Event Brief
Taiwan passes smaller special defence budget after gridlock
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan passed a smaller special defence budget after political gridlock, with an opposition-backed package falling short of President Lai Ching-te’s aims.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Taiwan passed a smaller special defence budget
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Political gridlock led to a smaller package than President Lai Ching-te sought.
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