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Taiwan Boosts Defense to Avoid War
Taiwan's leader stated that the increase in defense spending aims to prevent the outbreak of war amidst tensions with China, which continues to exert military pressure to claim sovereignty over the island. Lai Ching-te emphasized that the goal of boosting the budget is to protect sovereignty and avoid conflict, with a projected allocation of $34.5 billion USD for 2027—more than 3% of the GDP. The government held celebrations for National Day, centered on demonstrating military preparedness and reaffirming its intention to defend the island against Chinese threats.
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