Taiwan approves defense budget and maintains drone funding after delays

Taiwan’s parliament has ended a lengthy deadlock by approving a $93 billion budget that secures funding for a crucial drone program amid escalating tensions with China. The opposition-controlled legislature initially proposed significant cuts to the program but ultimately maintained the funding after determining there were no overlaps in development plans. This resolution follows a period of provisional budgeting for civil servants and welfare programs, highlighting the ongoing political challenges in Taiwan’s governance.

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