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Taiwan Boosts Defense Spending Amid Rising Chinese Military Threats

12/5/2025

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Taiwan and Japan express concern over China's largest-ever maritime force in East Asian waters.
The crisis with China followed comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about possible responses.
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said activities extend beyond the Taiwan Strait and affect the Indo-Pacific.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tokyo is closely monitoring China's military movements.
Taiwan will increase defense spending by $40 billion to counter threats from China.

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Taiwan and Japan express concern over China's largest-ever maritime force in East Asian waters.
The crisis with China followed comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about possible responses.
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said activities extend beyond the Taiwan Strait and affect the Indo-Pacific.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tokyo is closely monitoring China's military movements.
Taiwan will increase defense spending by $40 billion to counter threats from China.