Taiwan launches $40bn defence boost as Lai warns of intensifying military pressure from China

Hallmarknews | 26-11-2025 08:47pm |

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a major new defence package worth 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollars (about $40 billion), saying the island must urgently strengthen its military readiness in response to China’s expanding activities around its borders. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Lai said Beijing had stepped up military drills and “gray-zone”

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