Taiwan's Cabinet has signed off on a defense drone bill passed by the legislature, easing a standoff between the two branches — but opposition figures want proof it is not a one-off.

• Premier Cho Jung-tai countersigned the law to boost homegrown defense and drone development after it cleared the legislature.
• Taichung mayor Lu Shiu-yen said the constitution requires the Cabinet to accept legislative oversight and to countersign bills, not pick and choose.
• The fight matters because Taiwan is racing to build its own drone industry as a deterrent against China.
• Lu also pressed the Cabinet to approve fast the demolition of two coal-fired units at the Taichung power plant, part of an eight-year switch from coal to gas.

Outlook: Expect more clashes over which laws the Cabinet will sign, with the coal-unit teardown set to start in October if approval comes through.