Președintele Taiwanului, despre creșterea record a bugetului pentru apărare: Sunt investiții în pace

Taiwan's President Lai Ching Te announced a record defense budget for next year, emphasizing it as an investment in peace amid rising Chinese military pressure. The budget will exceed NT$1 trillion (US$31 billion) and represent over 3% of GDP. Lai highlighted Taiwan's commitment to strengthening its self-defense capabilities. The increase comes as China intensifies military activities around Taiwan, including daily patrols. Taiwan recently concluded its annual military exercises, simulating various conflict scenarios. Despite parliamentary approval, opposition parties demand careful scrutiny of defense spending.