台湾敦促通过国防预算以威美国的担忧. Taiwan urged to pass defense budget for deterrence amid U.S. concerns.

美国印太地区司令塞尔·帕帕罗上将敦促台湾通过其停滞的国防预算, 表示美国不能比台湾更想要台湾的防御. U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo urged Taiwan to pass its stalled defense budget, stating the U.S. cannot want Taiwan’s defense more than Taiwan itself. 他强调, 为了威而必须自筹资金, 并警告说如果没有它, 美国的支持就无法确保安全. He emphasized that self-funding is essential for deterrence, warning that without it, U.S. support alone cannot ensure security. 台湾议会对拟定支出仍有分歧, 美国立法者表示担心延迟并提供潜在武器销售的保证. Taiwan’s parliament remains divided over the proposed spending, with U.S. lawmakers expressing concern over delays and offering assurances of potential arms sales.