Hundreds of protesters gather in Taipei to call for higher defence spending after Taiwan’s parliament cuts defence-related funds. Reports say the demonstration is organised by a coalition of human rights and pro-independence groups. Protesters wave flags and chant slogans supporting increased defence expenditure. The rallies reflect public opposition to the parliament’s budgeting decision, with demonstrators urging the government to maintain or expand defence funding. Coverage across outlets describes the event as a coordinated public show of support for defence spending rather than a response to a specific incident. While details of the budget changes are not fully elaborated in the available reports, the core point is that the parliamentary cuts prompt the protest and the groups involved use the rally to press their position publicly. The reporting is consistent that the turnout is in the hundreds and that the demonstrators include members and supporters from the participating rights and independence-oriented organisations.