Kaohsiung Mayor Criticizes Submarine Budget Freeze as "Irresponsible," Citing Impact on Industry

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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai has publicly condemned the Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus for its move to freeze and cut budgets for national defense projects, including the indigenous submarine program. The mayor described the action as "irresponsible," warning it not only compromises national security but also directly harms Kaohsiung's industrial supply chain, particularly in shipbuilding centered around CSBC Corporation and the drone sector, effectively stunting the city's defense industry growth.