Taiwan’s total defense budget is set to reach a new high of T$647 billion ($19.74 billion) next year as the island seeks to boost defensive self-reliance and cooperation with democratic partners, President Lai Ching-te said on August 6. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure...

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