Taiwan proposes record T$1.12 trillion defense budget amid China pressure

Key facts

• Taiwan has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 2027.
• The proposed budget would reach a record T$1.12 trillion.
• The increase is intended to counter China's military pressure.

Taiwan's government has proposed an 18% increase in defense spending for 2027, which would bring the total to a record T$1.12 trillion (approximately US$35 billion). This proposed budget increase is a direct response to growing military pressure from China.