Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

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Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged the parliament to increase defense spending on drones, emphasizing Taiwan's role in collective defense amid regional security concerns. He responded to international calls for Taiwan to share responsibility in defense cooperation.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, July 17 - Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for \"collective defence\", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for parliamentary support for new spending on drones.

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