DPP: National Security Cannot Be Discounted, Hopes Opposition Supports NT$1.25 Trillion Special Defense Bill
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supports the Executive Yuan's proposed special defense bill of NT$1.25 trillion over eight years, deeming it an indispensable minimum for national security and urging opposition parties to endorse it. Some opposition members have suggested reducing the budget amount.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, May 6) Regarding the Legislative Yuan's coordination meeting today on issues including the special defense bill, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus stated that it supports the Executive Yuan's proposed version of NT$1.25 trillion over eight years. They emphasized that this is a meticulously calculated security baseline that cannot be further discounted, and called on the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and the public to stand together for national security.
DPP Legislator Wu Szu-yao, who also serves as the DPP's Policy Committee Executive Director, wrote on Facebook that national security requires the most advanced, highest quality, and most comprehensive military defense. She stated that NT$1.25 trillion is an indivisible, complete budget, and that military procurement, commercial procurement, and commissioned production are all indispensable. She warned that a 30% discount (NT$380 billion) or a 70% discount (NT$800 billion) would severely compromise Taiwan's national defense security and weaken its combat capabilities.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will again convene cross-party negotiations this afternoon to discuss the special defense bill. Currently, the KMT Central Committee insists on "NT$380 billion + N," while some KMT legislators support allocating NT$800 billion. In addition, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim previously mentioned in an exclusive interview with Mirror TV that the NT$1.25 trillion budget, allocated over eight years, amounts to approximately NT$6,000 per person. She noted, "Some people think spending NT$6,000 a year is too expensive, but for many, life is priceless."
DPP caucus secretary Fan Yun, deputy secretary-general Chen Pei-yu, and deputy secretary-general Huang Chieh held a public opinion response press conference at the Legislative Yuan today to explain the aforementioned issues.
Fan Yun stated that Vice President Hsiao's remarks aim to make the public understand that safeguarding the security of their homeland is extremely important. Moreover, the Republic of China has a hostile neighbor that not only suppresses across borders but also prevents the President of the Republic of China from having reasonable diplomatic visits, and even engages in gray-zone interference. Therefore, she urged the opposition parties to return to the NT$1.25 trillion for discussion in this afternoon's coordination meeting.
Fan Yun said that some KMT legislators claim NT$800 billion is equivalent to "NT$380 billion + N," a statement that completely ignores commercial procurement and commissioned production. This would prevent Taiwan from strengthening its local drone industry and non-red supply chain. She called on the opposition parties, during the negotiation, to demonstrate to all sectors that they stand with the security of the entire nation.
Chen Pei-yu stated that she hopes the opposition parties will not lose focus, as Taiwan's drone industry chain has already formed, and another "guardian mountain" of Taiwan is about to take shape. She pleaded not to sacrifice Taiwan's drone industry.
Regarding Vice President Hsiao's remarks, Huang Chieh pointed out that this is a meticulously calculated, indispensable, and undefeatable security baseline, whereas the KMT's version constantly discounts it. However, Taiwan's security cannot be discounted. Additionally, Han Kuo-yu will soon lead a delegation abroad and will be out of Taiwan for some time. She expressed hope that at this critical juncture, all caucuses can build consensus and jointly support the Executive Yuan's proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense bill for eight years. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150506
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(Central News Agency Reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, May 6) Regarding the Legislative Yuan's coordination meeting today on issues including the special defense bill, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus stated that it supports the Executive Yuan's proposed version of NT$1.25 trillion over eight years. They emphasized that this is a meticulously calculated security baseline that cannot be further discounted, and called on the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and the public to stand together for national security.
DPP Legislator Wu Szu-yao, who also serves as the DPP's Policy Committee Executive Director, wrote on Facebook that national security requires the most advanced, highest quality, and most comprehensive military defense. She stated that NT$1.25 trillion is an indivisible, complete budget, and that military procurement, commercial procurement, and commissioned production are all indispensable. She warned that a 30% discount (NT$380 billion) or a 70% discount (NT$800 billion) would severely compromise Taiwan's national defense security and weaken its combat capabilities.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will again convene cross-party negotiations this afternoon to discuss the special defense bill. Currently, the KMT Central Committee insists on "NT$380 billion + N," while some KMT legislators support allocating NT$800 billion. In addition, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim previously mentioned in an exclusive interview with Mirror TV that the NT$1.25 trillion budget, allocated over eight years, amounts to approximately NT$6,000 per person. She noted, "Some people think spending NT$6,000 a year is too expensive, but for many, life is priceless."
DPP caucus secretary Fan Yun, deputy secretary-general Chen Pei-yu, and deputy secretary-general Huang Chieh held a public opinion response press conference at the Legislative Yuan today to explain the aforementioned issues.
Fan Yun stated that Vice President Hsiao's remarks aim to make the public understand that safeguarding the security of their homeland is extremely important. Moreover, the Republic of China has a hostile neighbor that not only suppresses across borders but also prevents the President of the Republic of China from having reasonable diplomatic visits, and even engages in gray-zone interference. Therefore, she urged the opposition parties to return to the NT$1.25 trillion for discussion in this afternoon's coordination meeting.
Fan Yun said that some KMT legislators claim NT$800 billion is equivalent to "NT$380 billion + N," a statement that completely ignores commercial procurement and commissioned production. This would prevent Taiwan from strengthening its local drone industry and non-red supply chain. She called on the opposition parties, during the negotiation, to demonstrate to all sectors that they stand with the security of the entire nation.
Chen Pei-yu stated that she hopes the opposition parties will not lose focus, as Taiwan's drone industry chain has already formed, and another "guardian mountain" of Taiwan is about to take shape. She pleaded not to sacrifice Taiwan's drone industry.
Regarding Vice President Hsiao's remarks, Huang Chieh pointed out that this is a meticulously calculated, indispensable, and undefeatable security baseline, whereas the KMT's version constantly discounts it. However, Taiwan's security cannot be discounted. Additionally, Han Kuo-yu will soon lead a delegation abroad and will be out of Taiwan for some time. She expressed hope that at this critical juncture, all caucuses can build consensus and jointly support the Executive Yuan's proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense bill for eight years. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150506
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