US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters

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The US State Department expressed concern over Taiwan's delay in military spending, viewing it as a 'concession' to China. Taiwan's defense ministry detailed the impact of excluded projects from a package passed by the opposition-controlled Parliament.

The US State Department stated that further delays in Taiwan's military spending are a 'concession' to China. Taiwan's defense ministry highlighted the impact of excluded projects from a package passed by the opposition-controlled Parliament.

Taiwan's parliament approved a reduced supplementary defence package, prompting concern in Washington and warnings in Taipei that delays to domestic drone, missile, and air defence projects could weaken deterrence against China.

The US State Department expressed dismay at Taiwan’s legislature's cuts to its defense budget, describing the move as a 'gratuitous concession to the Chinese Communist Party'.

The US State Department stated that delays in Taiwan's military spending are a 'concession to the Chinese Communist Party'. This follows Taiwan's opposition-controlled Parliament approving $25 billion from the proposed $40 billion special defence budget for acquiring arms from the US.