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China's Naval Expansion Sparks Taiwan Defense Budget Surge
11/27/2025
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- New satellite imagery shows China testing landing barges, Shui Qiao, for possible invasion of Taiwan.
- Analysts say these vessels are part of China's expanding navy, now over 370 warships and submarines.
- China has intensified drills near Taiwan, while asserting Taiwan is its territory.
- Taiwan will strengthen defenses with a $40 billion military budget announced by President Lai.
