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humanitarianAug 17, 2026
Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace
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Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace - Taiwan plans a record defence budget of T$1.1225 trillion in 2027, exceeding 3% of GDP, to strengthen self-defence and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan president says record defence spending is investment in peace - Taiwan plans a record defence budget of T$1.1225 trillion in 2027, exceeding 3% of GDP, to strengthen self-defence and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait. - President Lai stresses that defence spending is an …
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