Record Defense Budget Could Face Legislative Hurdles - Aug. 21, 2026

Taiwan proposes a record US$35 billion defense budget for 2027, but it may face opposition from the legislature. The UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance on Taiwan remains unclear after his first month in office, while some of his advisors have faced scrutiny over their ties to China. And representatives from some of Taiwan's major cities form a cross-party association to boost municipal…