Premier Cho Jung-tai Seeks Full Legislative Support for Swift Passage of Special Military Budget
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On the 20th, Premier Cho Jung-tai reported to the Legislative Yuan on a special military procurement budget designed to counter China's military threats. The first batch of the "Plan to Safeguard National Security and Strengthen Asymmetric Warfare Capabilities" has a total budget of approximately NT$295 billion, with NT$8.8 billion allocated for the current year. The funds will be used for equipment such as M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and HIMARS. Cho urged all parties in the legislature to fully support the bill for its swift passage to defend the nation.