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Universal Cash Handout Push: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the 2027 budget will include a universal NT$10,000 cash payment, framing it as an “AI dividend” funded by higher revenue and “effectively no new borrowing,” while the KMT attacks it as a double standard and a late-election move. Defense Spending Surge: Lai also pledges record 2027 defense outlays topping NT$1 trillion, calling it an investment in peace as China pressure grows. Constitutional Clash in Legislature: Premier Cho Jung-tai declines to countersign the “Taiwan Future Accounts” special act, with the Executive Yuan citing constitutional problems over corporate sponsorships and tax rules. Election Interference Warning: The DPP alleges Beijing is using AI-driven disinformation and impersonation to interfere in Taiwan’s elections. Cross-Strait Military Signaling: Taiwan says it detected PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels around the island amid Han Kuang drills, while China dismisses the exercises as a “wasteful charade.” Undersea Defense Deal: Taiwan signs an MoU with US startup Vatn Systems via NCSIST to develop AI-enabled autonomous underwater vehicles and command-and-control for asymmetric maritime defense. Cybersecurity Threats: Taiwan reports AI-assisted cyberattacks targeting government systems, underscoring a fast-moving security challenge.

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