Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with China

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Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with China

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island will increase defense spending to deter a possible conflict with China. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Taiwan to pay more for U.S. protection.

President Lai Ching-te ⁠said in a National Day speech that his country is boosting defense spending to 'deter war' with China. It comes after US President Donald Trump asked Taiwan to pay for US protection.

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