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strikeAug 9, 2026

Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%: Official media reports

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Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%: Official media reports China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past few years to assert its claims.

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  • CNABy CNA

    Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%: Official media reports China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past few years to assert its claims. TAIPEI: Taiwan's Cabinet will propose a 16 per cent annual rise in defenc…

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