Thousands Protest Defense Spending Cuts in Taiwan
Approximately 8,000 citizens marched through Taipei to protest opposition lawmakers' decisions to cut the Cabinet's proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget. Organized by civic groups under the banner 'True Peace, National Defense,' demonstrators demanded stronger military deterrence against Beijing.
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: taiwannews.com.tw