Taiwan warns that budget amendments could cut defense spending by 28%, threatening national security.

Taiwan's government warns that recent opposition-led budget amendments could severely impact national security and defense, amid rising tensions with China. The amendments, which shift funding from the central government to local municipalities, could force a 28% cut in defense spending, reducing the budget by NT$294.5 billion. President Lai Ching-te stated this could undermine Taiwan's combat capacity. The cabinet is exploring constitutional remedies to mitigate the impact on the 2025 budget.

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