Taiwan opposition makes deep cuts to Lai's budget in latest political row

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A session of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan in May 2024: The government and opposition-controlled legislature have been sparring for months, most recently over the budget. © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition-led legislature on Tuesday passed a government budget after axing or freezing significant portions of the cabinet's proposal, raising questions about the direction of politics and defense reforms amid a growing sense of urgency.

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