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otherAug 17, 2026

Taiwan set to unveil record trillion-dollar defence budget

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Taiwan set to unveil record trillion-dollar defence budget

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Reuters

    Taiwan is determined to strengthen its defences and plans record defence spending next year, President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, describing his government's military budget proposal as an investment in peace. Taiwan's cabinet will unveil next year's budget on Thursday, includi…

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