Legislative Yuan to Negotiate Special Defense Bill on 6th, DPP Hopes for Rational Review, Not Political Rhetoric
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will reconvene cross-party negotiations on the special defense bill on the 6th. The DPP hopes for a rational review, emphasizing that strengthening defense capabilities is not just about arms procurement from the US, but a comprehensive defense network.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 5th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will reconvene cross-party negotiations on the special defense bill on the 6th. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Yuan caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung stated today that strengthening defense capabilities is not just about arms procurement from the US; the Executive Yuan's 8-year, NT$1.25 trillion version is a concept of a comprehensive defense network. He hopes the opposition parties will conduct a rational review and avoid political rhetoric.
The Kuomintang (KMT) central committee advocates for arms procurement of "NT$380 billion + N," and some KMT legislators support NT$800 billion. The KMT caucus held a meeting this morning to continue discussions.
Chuang Jui-hsiung and caucus secretary-general Fan Yun held a press conference to respond to public opinion. Chuang Jui-hsiung said that whether it is NT$380 billion or NT$800 billion, it is a false issue. Over the past two years, the Ministry of National Defense has discussed and reviewed arms procurement and defense with the US to achieve overall national defense security for Taiwan. The version proposed by the Ministry of National Defense is a concept of a comprehensive defense network.
Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that he hopes for rational discussions in the cross-party negotiations on the 6th, and also asked everyone to consider whether self-reliant defense and Taiwan-US cooperation are unnecessary, and whether "only buying weapons but not needing eyes and brains" is the case. This time, the strengthening of defense capabilities is not just about arms procurement from the US, but also includes Taiwan-US cooperation and commissioned production. He hopes that during the negotiations, the opposition parties will clearly explain what is unimportant and avoid being full of political rhetoric.
In addition, when asked by the media about the blue-green political struggle over the Taipei rat infestation issue, some people said "southern rats are being sent north." Chuang Jui-hsiung said he had never heard of "southern rats being sent north," calling it nonsense. He added that this issue does not require excessive political struggle, and the key is the expectations of Taipei citizens for the mayor. He hopes Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will do a good job.
DPP Taipei City legislator Wu Pei-yi also called on the Taipei City Government on Facebook to quickly do three things: announce rat infestation data, disclose bait placement locations, and only place bait where there are bait boxes. Rat infestation monitoring cannot rely on citizens' self-help; the Taipei City Government should provide official statistics and announce daily changes to keep the public informed. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 5th) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will reconvene cross-party negotiations on the special defense bill on the 6th. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Yuan caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung stated today that strengthening defense capabilities is not just about arms procurement from the US; the Executive Yuan's 8-year, NT$1.25 trillion version is a concept of a comprehensive defense network. He hopes the opposition parties will conduct a rational review and avoid political rhetoric.
The Kuomintang (KMT) central committee advocates for arms procurement of "NT$380 billion + N," and some KMT legislators support NT$800 billion. The KMT caucus held a meeting this morning to continue discussions.
Chuang Jui-hsiung and caucus secretary-general Fan Yun held a press conference to respond to public opinion. Chuang Jui-hsiung said that whether it is NT$380 billion or NT$800 billion, it is a false issue. Over the past two years, the Ministry of National Defense has discussed and reviewed arms procurement and defense with the US to achieve overall national defense security for Taiwan. The version proposed by the Ministry of National Defense is a concept of a comprehensive defense network.
Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that he hopes for rational discussions in the cross-party negotiations on the 6th, and also asked everyone to consider whether self-reliant defense and Taiwan-US cooperation are unnecessary, and whether "only buying weapons but not needing eyes and brains" is the case. This time, the strengthening of defense capabilities is not just about arms procurement from the US, but also includes Taiwan-US cooperation and commissioned production. He hopes that during the negotiations, the opposition parties will clearly explain what is unimportant and avoid being full of political rhetoric.
In addition, when asked by the media about the blue-green political struggle over the Taipei rat infestation issue, some people said "southern rats are being sent north." Chuang Jui-hsiung said he had never heard of "southern rats being sent north," calling it nonsense. He added that this issue does not require excessive political struggle, and the key is the expectations of Taipei citizens for the mayor. He hopes Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will do a good job.
DPP Taipei City legislator Wu Pei-yi also called on the Taipei City Government on Facebook to quickly do three things: announce rat infestation data, disclose bait placement locations, and only place bait where there are bait boxes. Rat infestation monitoring cannot rely on citizens' self-help; the Taipei City Government should provide official statistics and announce daily changes to keep the public informed. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150505
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