Legislative Consensus on Defense Ordinance Failed; Presidential Office: Delay Is Unwise
Negotiations in the Legislative Yuan for the National Defense Special Ordinance ended without consensus. The Presidential Office urged quick passage due to ongoing Chinese military harassment.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 13:34
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu convened negotiations yesterday between ruling and opposition party caucuses regarding the National Defense Special Ordinance Draft. However, no consensus was reached, and further discussions have been scheduled for May 6. In response, Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui stated today that 'it is indeed unwise to delay further' and called on the legislature to pass the bill quickly across party lines.
During an interview before the '2026 National Haiguang Awards' organized by the Coast Guard Administration, Kuo pointed out that the draft should not be postponed. She criticized previous excuses related to political visits to China and upcoming international summits, asking 'what the next excuse will be.'
She noted that while negotiations were stalled yesterday, China continued its military harassment in the waters southwest of Taiwan. Kuo emphasized that the ordinance is 'extremely important' to strengthen self-defense capabilities amid persistent threats and to demonstrate Taiwan's resolve to the international community. She added that with nearly 70% public support for defense strengthening, the government hopes all parties can contribute to national security by ensuring the bill's swift passage.
During an interview before the '2026 National Haiguang Awards' organized by the Coast Guard Administration, Kuo pointed out that the draft should not be postponed. She criticized previous excuses related to political visits to China and upcoming international summits, asking 'what the next excuse will be.'
She noted that while negotiations were stalled yesterday, China continued its military harassment in the waters southwest of Taiwan. Kuo emphasized that the ordinance is 'extremely important' to strengthen self-defense capabilities amid persistent threats and to demonstrate Taiwan's resolve to the international community. She added that with nearly 70% public support for defense strengthening, the government hopes all parties can contribute to national security by ensuring the bill's swift passage.