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Story summary
- Taipei aims to become an Asia-Pacific drone hub and build a supply chain independent of mainland China.
- The initiative is led by William Lai Ching-te (Taiwanese leader) as part of a "democratic supply chain" amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- Taiwan will invest NT$44.2 billion (US$1.38 billion) from 2025 to 2030 to boost its uncrewed systems industry, aiming for NT$40 billion in annual output by 2030.
