Taiwan proposes 18% increase in defense budget
Taiwan's government proposed an 18% rise in defense spending for 2027 that would lift the budget to T$1.1225 trillion, pushing military outlays above T$1 trillion for the first time and exceeding 3% of GDP. The cabinet-approved general budget proposal includes funds for veterans and the Coast Guard and continues investment in made-in-Taiwan submarines amid near-daily Chinese military activity. The move follows U.S. pressure for greater Taiwanese defense spending and comes after Taiwan's annual Han Kuang drills; opposition parties in parliament may still contest final approval.
Defense spending will reach T$1.1225 trillion, above 3% of GDP.
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China has stepped up military and political pressure near Taiwan. Taiwan proposed a larger defense budget to strengthen its forces. Parliament may still debate and change the plan.
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