Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted

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Taiwan's parliament has approved a significant increase in defense spending, although the amount is less than what the government sought, as concerns grow over the military modernization efforts of China. This decision reflects Taiwan's commitment to bolster its defense capabilities.

TAIPEI, May 8 - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Friday approved $25 billion in extra defence spending, around two-thirds of the amount the government had asked for to bolster the armed forces in the face of a rapidly modernising Chinese military.