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Taiwan Boosts Defense Amid Regional Tensions and Threats

1/6/2026

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has implemented response protocols, including the Wan Chun Plan, to prepare for potential threats after the U.S. operation against Nicolás Maduro.
Vice Minister Hsu Szu-chien called for upgraded military capabilities, citing Venezuela's inferior weaponry as a cautionary example.
He warned that delays in approving a proposed NT$1.25 trillion defense budget could jeopardize national security and hinder military readiness.
China has conducted military drills around Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for a similar decapitation strike.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has implemented response protocols, including the Wan Chun Plan, to prepare for potential threats after the U.S. operation against Nicolás Maduro.
Vice Minister Hsu Szu-chien called for upgraded military capabilities, citing Venezuela's inferior weaponry as a cautionary example.
He warned that delays in approving a proposed NT$1.25 trillion defense budget could jeopardize national security and hinder military readiness.
China has conducted military drills around Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential for a similar decapitation strike.