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Taiwan's leader says increasing defence spending to 'deter war'

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What happened

President Lai Ching-te’s government has earmarked a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) in defence spending for 2027, which accounts for more than 3% of GDP.

Key facts

  • President Lai Ching-te’s government has earmarked a record NT$1.1 trillion ($34.5 billion) in defence spending for 2027, which accounts for more than 3% of GDP.
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:25:58 UTC.

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