The special defence budget will be "treated as a top legislative priority" after the Chinese New Year holiday, says a spokesperson for Taiwan's parliament.  TAIPEI: Taiwan 's parliament will prioritise the review of a US$40 billion special defence budget when it resumes work after the week-long Chinese New Year holiday, its speaker said on Monday (Feb 16) following concern about delays from US lawmakers. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te last year proposed the extra defence spending to counter