Taiwan propune un buget record pentru apărare. Zeci de miliarde de dolari pentru a contracara presiunile Chinei

Taiwan's government has proposed an 18% increase in its defense budget for 2027, aiming to exceed 3% of GDP for the first time. This increase is driven by rising military pressures from Beijing and calls from Washington. The proposed budget of $31.4 billion will cover major military purchases and expenses for veterans and the Coast Guard. However, the plan may face challenges in Parliament, where the opposition holds a majority and has expressed reluctance to grant the government unchecked funding. Recent military exercises in Taiwan have simulated scenarios like countering a potential maritime blockade, drawing criticism from Beijing.