Taiwan urges China to stop hostile talks and increases military spending to deter war
Taiwan is increasing defense spending to prevent war, with 23 million people facing constant threat from China. President Lai Ching-te said defense investment aims to avoid conflict. The government set a record 2027 defense budget of 1.1 trillion New Taiwan dollars, exceeding 3% of GDP. Taiwan awaits a $14 billion U.S. weapons deal.
- Taiwan is increasing defense spending due to the threat of conflict, with 23 million inhabitants facing constant risk from China's attacks.
- President Lai Ching-te said the goal of increased defense investment is to prevent war.
- Taiwan is awaiting a $14 billion U.S. weapons deal.
- The Lai Government set a record defense budget of 1.1 trillion New Taiwan dollars for 2027.
- Taiwan's 2027 defense spending exceeds 3 percent of GDP and amounts to 1.1 trillion New Taiwan dollars.
- China insists Taiwan is part of its territory.
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