Taiwan fears China’s threats and reveals its defensive plan

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It intends Increasing the defense spending to 5 % of the gross domestic product by 2030, according to President Lay Cheng, on Friday, amid American pressure on Taipei to increase its investments in the field of security." href =" China’s threats which is the island is an integral part of its territory and promises to restore it even by force. Taiwan, spending is expected to reach 5 % of GDP by 2030, in line with NATO standards (NATO), according to a presidential statement. />
The announcement also comes amid Taipei’s efforts to conclude an agreement with the administration of US President Donald Trump to reduce customs duties, on Taiwanese exports to the United States. The negotiations are still ongoing. />
However, the defense budget for 2026 includes the amount of 135.9 billion Taiwanese dollars to manage the Coast Guard and military retirement entitlements, which were not included in the budget last year.

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