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20
Aug

Taiwan Proposes US$123 Billion Budget for 2027 as Defence Spending Hits Record High

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Taiwan’s government has proposed a 2027 budget of about US$123 billion, combining increased public spending with a record allocation for national defence as the island seeks to strengthen its economy, support households and respond to growing security pressure from China. The Cabinet approved the 2027 central government budget proposal on Thursday, August 20, with total […]

China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in War Games Simulating Blockade
30
Dec

China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in War Games Simulating Blockade

  • LN24 / 9 months
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China has fired rockets toward Taiwan as part of large scale military exercises simulating a blockade of the self-governed island, sharply escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, described by Beijing as combat readiness exercises, are the largest by geographic scope to date and were conducted closer to Taiwan than any previous maneuvers. The […]