Taiwanese Budget Cuts
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Taiwan's opposition lawmakers are pushing for significant budget cuts, including eliminating the Ministry of Culture's media promotion budget for the second consecutive year. Legislators criticize these moves as attacks on media independence and cultural development, while the Cabinet deems them irrational.
Taiwan Arts World Erupts Over "Retaliatory" Ministry of Culture Budget Cuts
Taiwan's arts and cultural sector is reeling after the Legislative Yuan approved the national budget, slashing and freezing over NT$1.3 billion from the Ministry of Culture's allocations. This move has ignited widespread anger, with figures in the arts community condemning the decision as "retaliatory" and demonstrating a profound "lack of understanding and contempt" for cultural endeavors. Cultur…
Culture Ministry Cuts Threaten Taiwan's Voice, Minister Says
Taiwan's Minister of Culture, Li Yuan, has expressed deep concern over substantial budget cuts targeting the ministry, viewing them as a deliberate effort by opposition parties to erode Taiwan's cultu…
Taiwanese Legislator Slams Budget Cuts to Public TV, Warns Against Reliance on Chinese State Media
Legislator Wu Si-yao strongly condemned the opposition's decision to slash the budget for Taiwan's Public Television Service (PTS), framing it as a direct assault on the nation's media autonomy and cu…
Taiwan Culture Minister Accuses Opposition of 'Destroying Culture' Amid Budget Cuts
Taiwan's Ministry of Culture faces a significant budget cut for media promotion for the second year running, sparking a heated exchange between the ruling and opposition parties. The Legislative Yuan …