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Taiwan Proposes Record 2027 Defense Budget of NT$1.1 Trillion

Taiwan's government, led by President Lai Ching-te, has earmarked a record NT$1.1 trillion (about $34.5 billion) for defense in 2027, more than 3% of GDP, which it says is meant to deter war.

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Oct 9, 11:25 PM thehindu.com Taiwan's leader says increasing defence spending to 'deter war'
Oct 9, 10:08 PM aljazeera.com Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
Oct 9, 9:29 PM japantimes.co.jp Taiwan’s leader says increasing defense spending to ‘deter war’