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Rice vs soy sauce: Taiwan’s wild drone budget fight heats up
President Lai Ching-te urged Taiwan’s legislature to pass a US$6.5B military drone budget, accusing opposition parties of treating national security as a political bargaining chip.
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Competing visions collide over Taiwan’s security strategy
President Lai Ching-te rejects the 1992 Consensus as Taiwan’s opposition slashes NT$470B from defense spending, exposing competing security strategies.
2026/05/20 20:53
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President Lai unveils new defense, SME plans amid deadlock
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announces NT$1T (US$31.6B) SME package and alternative defense bill after surviving impeachment, bypassing opposition.
2026/05/20 11:41
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Taiwan passes US$24.8B defense bill after 162-day standoff
Taiwan’s legislature passes NT$780B (US$24.8B) defense bill after 162-day standoff, cutting the ruling party’s request by 38% and sparking KMT infighting.
2026/05/08 18:44
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Taiwan president calls for no compromise on defense budget
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urges legislators to pass a US$39.6B defense budget without compromise, days after KMT chairwoman met Xi Jinping in Beijing.
2026/04/17 16:58
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U.S. senators urge Taiwan to boost defense spending now
US senators visiting Taiwan urged legislators to pass a robust defense budget, warning that underfunding would expose vulnerabilities to China and other adversaries.
2026/03/31 19:37
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U.S. lawmakers voice support for Taiwan’s defense spending
U.S. senators visit Taiwan to discuss defense strategies and economic transformation. President Lai seeks bipartisan support for a crucial defense budget plan.
2026/03/30 17:06
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Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass defense budget
U.S. lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass a crucial defense budget to counter China’s military pressure. They stress the need for swift action amid regional tensions.
2026/02/13 11:58
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President Lai urges swift passage of defense bill
President Lai Ching-te urges Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to pass a special defense bill to boost military capabilities. The proposed NT$1.25 trillion budget aims to enhance security and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Delays could affect Taiwan’s international arms supply status.
2026/02/11 14:30
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Taiwan opposition blocks cabinet’s defense spending bill
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan sees KMT and TPP advance a defense act draft, blocking the Executive Yuan’s version. The TPP’s proposal includes a NT$400 billion cap for defense procurement.
2026/01/30 16:09
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Opposition party proposes defense bill requiring reports
The Taiwan People’s Party introduced a draft bill to enhance national security and asymmetric warfare capabilities. The proposal requires the Executive Yuan to submit annual reports, ensuring transparency in defense spending.
2026/01/26 22:00
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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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Huang withholds US briefing details after demanding openness
Taiwan opposition leader Huang Kuo-chang refuses to disclose details of a US defense briefing after demanding transparency, and plans an alternative proposal for the proposed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defense budget.
2026/01/14 17:51
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President Lai chides opposition, seeks defense budget deal
Taiwan’s President Lai accuses opposition of blocking $40B defense budget, warns island has ’no time for internal strife’ amid 2027 China invasion concerns.
2026/01/01 14:22
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KMT, TPP push for President Lai’s report on defense budget
President Lai’s NT$1.25 trillion defense budget proposal faces scrutiny from KMT and TPP, urging a national intelligence report. Legislative Yuan debates its impact on Taiwan’s economy.
2025/12/12 22:00
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New Taiwan poll dismisses 2027 China takeover fears: TPP
Taiwan People’s Party poll shows 65.3% of respondents doubt a Chinese military takeover by 2027. Public opinion is split on the NT$1.25 trillion defense budget.
2025/12/12 15:26
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Taiwan’s Lin addresses China-Japan tensions on Bloomberg TV
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung discusses tensions between China and Japan, emphasizing cooperation and communication. He highlights Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts and defense strategies.
2025/12/03 16:00
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Taiwan’s defense budget sparks Ukrainization debate
Taiwan’s defense budget proposal sparks debate, with a 186.2% increase over nine years. Concerns arise over potential ’Ukrainization’ and budget allocation.
2025/12/03 12:00
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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 upgrades defense plans as China threat escalates
President Lai Ching-te warned Wednesday that China accelerates military preparations to invade Taiwan by 2027, unveiling national security plans that raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2030. Taiwan commits over NT$1.25 trillion (around US$40 billion) in additional defense spending through 2033. Lai emphasized that Beijing’s most dangerous weapon is not military force but persuading Taiwan to surrender. The plans establish democratic defense mechanisms, develop advanced air defense systems called "Taiwan Dome," and counter China’s psychological warfare campaign aimed at transforming "Democratic Taiwan" into "China Taiwan."
2025/11/26 17:50
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Taiwan pushes extra defense spending for asymmetric warfare
President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion defense budget to enhance Taiwan’s security against Chinese threats. He urged opposition support, emphasizing peace and stability.
2025/11/26 15:17
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Lai: Peace cannot be achieved through wishful thinking
President Lai Ching-te stresses Taiwan’s need to boost defense spending, aiming for 5% of GDP by 2030, to ensure security and economic growth.
2025/10/20 17:00
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Taiwan defense chief warns of submarine delivery delays
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo expressed concerns over the tight timeline for the Narwhal submarine’s delivery. President Lai Ching-te calls for increased defense spending to boost Taiwan’s security. Koo highlights the need for integrated defense systems and addresses a recent security breach involving China.
2025/10/13 19:00
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U.S. State Department supports Taiwan’s defense budget boost
The U.S. State Department supports Taiwan’s plan to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2030, emphasizing stability in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s "Taiwan Shield" initiative aims to enhance air defense and integrate missile systems.
2025/10/13 13:43
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Taiwan unveils strategic defense overhaul with Taiwan Dome
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announces revolutionary Taiwan Dome air defense system and historic defense spending increase to 5% of GDP by 2030, marking the island’s largest military modernization program to counter growing threats from China.
2025/10/10 17:22