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Taiwanese drone industry seeks swift approval for NT$40 billion budget

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's drone industry is poised for international competition, but a NT$40 billion procurement budget remains stalled in the legislature.
  • County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang emphasized that the drone supply chain is national, not exclusive to Chiayi, urging swift budget approval.
  • The budget is crucial for the development of the entire national drone industry and its international competitiveness.

Taiwan's burgeoning drone industry is demonstrating its readiness for global markets, yet a significant hurdle remains: a NT$40 billion (approximately $1.2 billion USD) procurement budget currently held up in the Legislative Yuan.

County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang stressed the national scope of the drone supply chain, asserting that its benefits extend far beyond his home county of Chiayi. He urged lawmakers to expedite the budget's passage, highlighting its critical role in fostering the nation's overall industrial development and its capacity to compete on the international stage.

The proposed budget is intended to bolster various aspects of the drone sector, from research and development to manufacturing and deployment. Its approval is seen as vital for maintaining Taiwan's momentum in this rapidly advancing technological field and ensuring its key players can secure and fulfill international contracts.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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