Taiwan announces $40 billion budget for weapons purchases

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Taiwan announces $40 billion budget for weapons purchases as U.S. pressures island to increase defense spending
The budget will be allocated over eight years as part of the island's strategy to deter a China's threats of invasion

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Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defense
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. arms, building defense dome

Taiwan, Donald Trump and Japanese prime minister

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Trump wades into China and Japan's escalating dispute over Taiwan
The president has spoken with the leaders of both countries as they spar over remarks the Japanese prime minister made about the Beijing-claimed island democracy.

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President Donald Trump holds back-to-back talks with China, Japan amid Taiwan feud
With calls to Xi and Takaichi, Trump wades into Japan-China spat over Taiwan

Taiwan, defence budget

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Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
Taiwan will introduce a $40-billion supplementary defence budget to underscore its determination to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. China,

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Taiwan announces extra $62 billion to its defence budget
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Taiwan sets date to prepare for WAR with China that could spiral into WW3 – and it’s perilously close

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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. weapons and building a defense dome

The budget will be allocated over eight years, from 2026 to 2033, and comes after President Lai Ching-te pledged to raise ...

Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms ...

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