Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with China
- Taiwan plans to boost defense spending to deter war, President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday, as China steps up military pressure to assert its claim over the self-governed island.
- Lai's government has allocated a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) for defense spending in 2027, equivalent to more than 3% of GDP.
- Taiwan's 23 million people face the threat of a Chinese attack.
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- Taiwan plans to boost defense spending to deter war, President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday, as China steps up military pressure to assert its claim over the self-governed island.
- Lai's government has allocated a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) for defense spending in 2027, equivalent to more than 3% of GDP.
- Taiwan's 23 million people face the threat of a Chinese attack.
Sources: DW