Taiwan's record 2027 defence spending

AFPXSat 10 Oct, 09:10

🇹🇼 🇨🇳 Taiwan aims to "deter war" by increasing its defence spending, the democratic island's leader said on Saturday, as China uses military pressure to assert its territorial claims. ➡️

South China Morning PostRSSSat 10 Oct, 10:09

Taiwanese leader welcomes talks between Washington and Beijing ‘to reduce risk of war’ Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has welcomed talks between Washington and Beijing aimed at reducing the risk of conflict. Lai’s annual Double Tenth address, marking the anniversary of th

The Japan TimesRSSSat 10 Oct, 04:29

Taiwan’s leader says increasing defense spending to ‘deter war’ Taiwan has earmarked a record NT$1.1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, which accounts for more than 3% of GDP.

Al JazeeraRSSSat 10 Oct, 05:08

Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.

Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 10 Oct, 06:08

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says the island "cherishes peace" and will "not give up our freedom," while defending increased defence spending that aims to "deter war" in a National Day speech in Taipei. 🔗:

The HinduRSSSat 10 Oct, 06:25

Taiwan's leader says increasing defence spending to 'deter war' President Lai Ching-te’s government has earmarked a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) in defence spending for 2027, which accounts for more than 3% of GDP.

BloombergBlueskySat 10 Oct, 06:30

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the region to unite against threats to stability, as the island faces pressure from Beijing and concerns that Donald Trump’s rapprochement with China could come at Taiwan’s expense Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on dem