“True peace requires national defense.” Thousands gather in Taipei to protest after Taiwan’s opposition parliament slashed President Lai’s $40 billion defense budget, cutting off domestic drone funding. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, major civic groups and citizens filled the streets of Taipei, Taiwan, demanding the full restoration of a slashed $40 billion supplementary military budget. President Lai Ching-te sought the funds to build domestic drones and the “T-Dome” air defense system, but the opposition KMT and TPP majorities blocked the domestic tech funding over corruption concerns. Watch raw footage of the protests, hear passionate crowd reactions, and review KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s official response.
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