Taiwan’s president says defense budget will exceed 3% of GDP in the face of the rising threat from Beijing

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President William Lai Ching-te's comments were the latest reassurance to U.S.and domestic critics who say Taiwan is not spending enough on its own defense.

China’s actions have also unsettled neighbors in the South China Sea and other parts of the Indo-Pacific.

Raymond Greene, the de-facto U.S.ambassador to Taiwan; Dan Silver, the chamber chairperson; and Alaska Gov.

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Author / Journalist: The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United StatesChinaTaiwan

Topics: Government spending Military and defense Arms weapons

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Published On: 2025-03-21 @ 09:59:45 (1 days ago)

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