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flag Taiwan’s parliament will debate a $40 billion defense budget on March 6 to counter China’s pressure, following bipartisan agreement and U.S. urging.

flag Taiwan’s parliament will debate a $40 billion special defense budget on March 6, ending months of delay caused by opposition objections. flag The plan, proposed by President Lai Ching-te to counter rising pressure from China, has faced resistance from the opposition-majority legislature, which favored a cheaper alternative focused on U.S. weapons. flag A bipartisan group of 37 U.S. lawmakers urged Taipei to advance the funding, citing its importance to regional security. flag The ruling DPP, main opposition KMT, and Taiwan People’s Party have now agreed to hold the discussion, with parliament leaders pledging to prioritize the bill. flag The U.S. remains Taiwan’s key arms supplier and strategic backer, while China maintains its claim over the island and has not ruled out force. flag President Lai continues to call for dialogue, emphasizing that Taiwan’s future must be decided by its people.

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