Taiwan proposes record 2027 defense budget amid Chinese military pressure
Taiwan has proposed increasing its 2027 defense spending by 18% to a record level of about US$35 billion. The proposal comes as Chinese military pressure grows, according to the headlines.
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Why it matters
The increase reflects heightened cross-strait security tensions and could contribute to further regional military and geopolitical escalation.
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