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Taiwan Premier Rejects Spending Plans Amid Fiscal Concerns

12/15/2025

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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai will not enact government spending plans approved by the opposition-controlled parliament, citing fiscal concerns.
The DPP lost its majority to the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party, creating a standoff over amendments to a revenue allocation law.
Cho said implementing the changes would require borrowing T$264.6 billion next year.
The Kuomintang called it dictatorial, and some lawmakers said they would not pursue a no-confidence vote against Cho.

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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai will not enact government spending plans approved by the opposition-controlled parliament, citing fiscal concerns.
The DPP lost its majority to the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party, creating a standoff over amendments to a revenue allocation law.
Cho said implementing the changes would require borrowing T$264.6 billion next year.
The Kuomintang called it dictatorial, and some lawmakers said they would not pursue a no-confidence vote against Cho.