US disappointed in Taiwan's smaller defense budget, official says

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The US government has expressed disappointment over Taiwan's defense budget, which falls short of expectations as lawmakers approved funding perceived as inadequate for security needs. This move could strain US-Taiwan relations.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 11 - The U.S. was disappointed in a move by Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament to approve defense spending short of what Washington believes is needed, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.