Resilience Special Budget to Address Middle East Conflict: Cho Jung-tai Says Expansion Discussable
In response to the Middle East conflict, Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that the expansion of the existing "Resilience Special Act" budget is discussable. This budget, which includes NT$25 billion in reserves, aims to address the economic impact of international situations.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 19:13
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-ju, Taipei 14th) As the Middle East conflict continues, Kuomintang legislator Lai Shyh-bao today questioned how the government plans to help affected industries. Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the special act and special budget for resilience in response to international situations are still being implemented, and whether their use can be expanded is a direction that can be discussed.
Lai Shyh-bao further asked whether additional funds would be needed if the reserve in the special budget was insufficient. Cho Jung-tai replied that this would be a simpler approach.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation today. Lai Shyh-bao mentioned in his interpellation that in response to the Middle East conflict, all sectors are concerned about how the government can help the public. Some Kuomintang legislators proposed distributing NT$10,000 in oil subsidies per person, requiring approximately NT$236 billion. Some Democratic Progressive Party legislators suggested a special budget of about NT$130 billion, or direct subsidies without a special budget. He asked which of these three methods was preferred.
Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that there was a previous special act for resilience in response to international situations and its special budget, which is still being implemented. Whether its use can be expanded is a direction that can be discussed. If possible, whether some funds can be reallocated from it or additional funds can be added are both options. However, if discussions conclude that it is not feasible, then whether to understand the affected industries and provide individual subsidies or use a special budget would be considered.
Lai Shyh-bao said that he believed Cho Jung-tai was more inclined towards the third option, which is the special budget for resilience in response to international situations, which also includes a reserve of NT$25 billion. He asked if this could be interpreted as being more inclined to use this fund, and if it's not enough, then add more.
Cho Jung-tai responded that this is one way, and also a simpler way.
The impact of the US-Iran conflict on people's livelihoods is gradually emerging. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lee Kun-cheng mentioned in his interpellation on the 13th that the government previously proposed the "Special Act for Strengthening Economic, Social, and Livelihood National Security Resilience in Response to International Situations" in response to US tariffs. Now that the Middle East conflict has affected all walks of life, he asked whether it can be supported through the special budget for strengthening resilience. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150414
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-ju, Taipei 14th) As the Middle East conflict continues, Kuomintang legislator Lai Shyh-bao today questioned how the government plans to help affected industries. Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the special act and special budget for resilience in response to international situations are still being implemented, and whether their use can be expanded is a direction that can be discussed.
Lai Shyh-bao further asked whether additional funds would be needed if the reserve in the special budget was insufficient. Cho Jung-tai replied that this would be a simpler approach.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation today. Lai Shyh-bao mentioned in his interpellation that in response to the Middle East conflict, all sectors are concerned about how the government can help the public. Some Kuomintang legislators proposed distributing NT$10,000 in oil subsidies per person, requiring approximately NT$236 billion. Some Democratic Progressive Party legislators suggested a special budget of about NT$130 billion, or direct subsidies without a special budget. He asked which of these three methods was preferred.
Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that there was a previous special act for resilience in response to international situations and its special budget, which is still being implemented. Whether its use can be expanded is a direction that can be discussed. If possible, whether some funds can be reallocated from it or additional funds can be added are both options. However, if discussions conclude that it is not feasible, then whether to understand the affected industries and provide individual subsidies or use a special budget would be considered.
Lai Shyh-bao said that he believed Cho Jung-tai was more inclined towards the third option, which is the special budget for resilience in response to international situations, which also includes a reserve of NT$25 billion. He asked if this could be interpreted as being more inclined to use this fund, and if it's not enough, then add more.
Cho Jung-tai responded that this is one way, and also a simpler way.
The impact of the US-Iran conflict on people's livelihoods is gradually emerging. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lee Kun-cheng mentioned in his interpellation on the 13th that the government previously proposed the "Special Act for Strengthening Economic, Social, and Livelihood National Security Resilience in Response to International Situations" in response to US tariffs. Now that the Middle East conflict has affected all walks of life, he asked whether it can be supported through the special budget for strengthening resilience. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150414
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FAQ
Is there a budget to address the Middle East situation?
Yes, a special budget based on the "Resilience Special Act in Response to International Situations" is currently being implemented.
Is it possible to expand this special budget?
Premier Cho Jung-tai has stated that the expansion of the budget's use is discussable.