Topic: Taiwan-China military tensions

WorldOct 10, 2026

Taiwan sets record $34.5 billion defence budget to deter war with China

President Lai Ching-te made the announcement on National Day, saying the 2027 budget is meant to deter aggression, not provoke it. China continues to conduct near-daily military patrols and grey-zone operations around the island.

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WorldOct 1, 2026

Taiwan's president calls for international alliance to help the island prepare for a Chinese attack

Lai Ching-te told 500 experts and guests he wants foreign governments and civilian groups to join Taiwan's five-year-old whole-of-society defence effort. Key details — membership, mandate and launch date — have not been announced.

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