US warns Taiwan defense delays act as concession to China
The US warns that Taiwan defense delays are a concession to China after parliament reduced a $40 billion budget. Taipei says funding gaps risk its security.
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Taiwan parliament approved $26.7 billion in defense spending on Friday, cutting one-third of the $40 billion requested by President Lai Ching-te. The opposition-controlled legislature limited the package to United States weapons, excluding domestic drone and missile programs. Funding gaps in asymmetric capabilities may weaken deterrence against China as regional military pressure escalates.
