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PoliticsTaiwan proposes record 18% increase in 2027 defence spending

Taiwan's government formally proposed an 18% increase in defence spending for next year, taking the total above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for the first time as Taipei continues strengthening its military in the face of China.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-20 05:00Original

Taiwan proposes record 18% increase in 2027 defence spending
Taiwan proposes record 18% increase in 2027 defence spendingPolitics