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Taiwan military slams opposition’s arms bill in showdown
The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan opposes the Taiwan People’s Party’s military procurement bill, citing risks to defense plans. The bill, with a NT$400 billion cap, includes purchases like HIMARS systems. The ministry favors the Executive Yuan’s version, stressing the need for domestic support funds and confirmed U.S. procurement details.
2026/01/27 10:41
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Taiwan defense budget blocked by opposition parties again
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2026/01/23 18:00
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Defense minister briefs parliament on military spending
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan held a confidential meeting to discuss a NT$1.25 trillion military procurement bill. Defense Minister Wellington Koo briefed the committee, aiming to expedite the review. The bill faces opposition from the KMT and TPP. Koo stressed the importance of respecting the legislative process and highlighted counterintelligence successes amid Chinese infiltration concerns.
2026/01/19 12:00
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Defense minister seeks bipartisan support for arms budget
Taiwan’s defense minister reports on a draft act to boost defense resilience. The plan includes procuring advanced artillery, drones, and missile systems amid rising tensions with China.
2026/01/19 06:58
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Taiwan legislators reject defense budget for sixth time
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan blocked a defense budget plan aimed at strengthening resilience. The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party opposed it, citing pay raise issues.
2026/01/09 18:00
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President Lai vows to shield Taiwan from China’s pressures
President Lai Ching-te vows to protect Taiwan from China’s pressures, emphasizing national security and resilience. He calls for support of defense budgets.
2026/01/08 11:05
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Second Trump-era arms sale to Taiwan worth US$11 billion
U.S. notifies Taiwan of US$11.154B arms sale. The sale includes helicopters and missile systems. MOFA says this supports Taiwan’s security. Taiwan aims to deepen U.S. defense cooperation.
2025/12/18 11:56
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Debate erupts over civilian roles in potential conflict
Taipei City Councilor Miao Po-ya sparked debate by discussing modern warfare’s impact during a livestream. Critics accused her of glorifying war, but she refuted this, stressing the need for resilience.
2025/12/10 17:50
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President Lai talks China threat at New York Times summit
President Lai Ching-te discusses Taiwan’s defense strategy and U.S. relations amid China’s military activities. He emphasizes peace, economic resilience, and global security.
2025/12/04 12:19
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Taiwan warns of security threats amid China’s drills
Taiwan’s NSC warns of security threats after China’s drills. Lin Fei-fan criticizes KMT and TPP for blocking defense budget. President Lai proposes NT$1.25 trillion plan.
2025/12/03 20:00
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Taiwan to invest NT$1.25 trillion in defense upgrades
President Lai Ching-te warns of Beijing’s military ambitions, revealing plans for Taiwan’s defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion. Taiwan aims to enhance defense autonomy by 2027.
2025/11/27 17:36
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U.S. Senate chair urges swift passage of Taiwan defense bill
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker praised Taiwan’s plan to boost its defense budget to NT$1.25 trillion, highlighting its resolve to deter regional aggression. He urged bipartisan support for swift legislative action.
2025/11/26 18:56
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Taiwan must boost AI, energy sectors beyond defense: ECCT
European Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan warns of urgent economic vulnerabilities in AI, energy, and tech sectors. ECCT Chairman Henry Chang calls for immediate government action beyond defense measures as Taiwan faces over-reliance risks on certain trading partners and technology sectors.
2025/11/20 18:28
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Taiwan passes NT$550 billion economic resilience package
Taiwan’s lawmakers approved a NT$547.1 billion budget to boost economic resilience amid global uncertainties. Key allocations include cash distribution and industry support.
2025/10/17 15:00
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Taiwan National Day ceremony disrupted by speech mix-up
President Lai Ching-te’s speech on Taiwan’s resilience marked the Double Tenth National Day. A mix-up occurred when Han Kuo-yu mistakenly read from Lai’s speech.
2025/10/10 16:02
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Taiwan minister stresses defense readiness amid drama debate
Taiwan’s defense minister stresses vigilance against Chinese threats, inspired by the drama "Zero Day Attack." He clarifies military budget and procurement rumors.
2025/10/07 15:00
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President Lai: Trump could win Nobel for China peace efforts
President Lai Ching-te emphasizes Taiwan’s commitment to peace amid tensions with China. He outlines a defense plan and highlights Taiwan’s economic resilience and societal unity.
2025/10/07 11:01
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President Lai Ching-te outlines Taiwan’s resilience strategy
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te declared Saturday that surrender reports during military aggression would be disinformation, announcing major defense spending increases to 2.6% of GDP next year and 3% by 2031. The government allocated NT$5 billion for national resilience enhancement.
2025/09/20 15:08
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New Taiwan handbook warns against filming military ops
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense updates its public safety guide, urging civilians not to film military activities. The guide addresses new threats, including risks from Chinese tech.
2025/09/16 16:53
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New Taiwan defense manual prepares citizens for crisis
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense unveils a new "All-Out Defense Contingency Handbook" to boost public readiness against threats. It includes misinformation guidance and promotes societal resilience.
2025/09/16 15:59
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Taiwan’s cabinet boosts military spending to 3.32% of GDP
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved a NT$949.5 billion defense budget for 2024, marking a 32.7% increase. The budget includes special allocations for military projects.
2025/08/21 16:56
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Taiwan to boost defense budget over 3% of GDP in 2026
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a defense budget increase to over 3% of GDP, focusing on Indo-Pacific security and economic resilience. The Ketagalan Forum highlighted Taiwan’s strategic role in regional stability amid global tensions.
2025/08/05 18:00
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Taiwan forms new committee to combat misinformation
President Lai Ching-te met with the European Democracy Shield delegation, announcing Taiwan’s new defense resilience committee to combat misinformation and threats.
2025/07/22 17:47
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Taiwan’s capital tests defense capabilities in annual drill
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2025/07/20 15:20
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Taiwan’s largest military drill wraps up amid tensions
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense concluded the Han Kuang 41 military exercise, showcasing urban and deep defense readiness. Troops demonstrated combat skills in Taipei and other regions, emphasizing resilience and adaptability.
2025/07/18 12:26