Taiwan plans record defense budget amid rising Chinese military pressure

Semafor · The Independent · first seen 20.08.2026 · updated 21.08.2026

Taiwan has announced plans for a record defense budget as China continues regular close-range military deployments near the island.

Taiwan plans a record defense budget
China has increasingly deployed its military close to Taiwan

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