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Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack: Taiwan's annual war games this year will practice
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  • President Lai Ching-te aims to raise Taiwan's defence budget to 5% of GDP before 2030.

  • The 2026 defence budget incorporates coast guard spending for the first time, following a NATO-style framework.

  • China has intensified military and political pressure on Taiwan over the past five years, which Taiwan firmly rejects.

  • Taiwan plans to enhance cooperation with international allies on weapons research, development, and production.
  • This not only demonstrates our country's determination to safeguard national security and protect democracy, freedom, and human rights.
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