Afghanistan, Nov. 26 -- Taiwan's president said the island will introduce a $40 billion supplemental defense budget aimed at boosting asymmetric capabilities and strengthening deterrence amid rising pressure from China.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said his government will introduce a $40 billion supplemental defense budget aimed at accelerating weapons procurement and strengthening the island's ability to deter China. Lai outlined the plan in an opinion piece for the Washington Post, saying the package represents one of Taiwan's largest single defense investments.
Lai said the new funding would cover major weapons purchases from the United States and boost the island's asymmetric capabilities, including mobile missile systems, air-defen...