Hindustan Times Taiwan Announces Massive $40 Billion Special Budget for Advanced Arms Procurement #shorts

Taiwan announced a new $40 billion defence plan to counter rising pressure from China, with President Lai Ching-te insisting the island’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. Lai warned that Beijing’s military, legal and psychological tactics were intensifying, even as Taiwan boosted defence spending over the past decade. The United States welcomed the new package after approving a $330 million military sale, urging Taiwan’s parties to unite on security. Lai also said Taiwan aims for high military readiness by 2027, a year US officials previously flagged as a possible invasion timeline. This comes as Japan and China remain locked in a sharp diplomatic row.

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