KMT Divided on Defense Budget Proposal

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The Kuomintang is grappling with internal divisions over its special defense budget proposal. The party has put forward a plan worth roughly US$12 billion. However, some lawmakers are advocating for a significantly larger US$25 billion package, closer to the ruling party’s proposed US$40 billion budget.

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00:00The opposition Kuomintang is facing internal divisions over its special defense budget proposal.

00:32KMT party leaders have put forward a 12 billion U.S. dollar proposal with an optional budget increase as Taipei

00:39signs letters of offer and acceptance with Washington.

00:42But some KMT members are reportedly pushing for a 25 billion dollar budget, much closer to the ruling Democratic Progressive

00:51Party's 40 billion dollar proposal.

00:53Lawmakers are set to continue cross-party talks on Wednesday.

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