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Taiwan's President Rejects Controversial Funding Amendment Amid Defense Budget Concerns

12/14/2025

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said he will not countersign the revenue allocation law amendment, a historic first.
The amendment would increase local government funding and was rejected by opposition lawmakers.
Lai criticized the plan for undermining fiscal sustainability and national security because it coincides with the NT$1.25 trillion defense budget block.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus pledged support for Cabinet countermeasures and warned the opposition could violate the Constitution.

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said he will not countersign the revenue allocation law amendment, a historic first.
The amendment would increase local government funding and was rejected by opposition lawmakers.
Lai criticized the plan for undermining fiscal sustainability and national security because it coincides with the NT$1.25 trillion defense budget block.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus pledged support for Cabinet countermeasures and warned the opposition could violate the Constitution.