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Taiwan Raises Defense Spending Amid Increased Chinese Pressure

3/27/2026

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Taiwan Warns China

Taiwan warns China may exploit U.S. focus on the Middle East to pressure Taiwan.
Taiwanese officials say Chinese air force incursions have risen since mid-March as U.S. forces redeploy.
A U.S. intelligence report finds no imminent invasion by China.
Fears persist that the Iran war could embolden China's leader Xi Jinping against Taiwan.
Taiwan has proposed $40 billion in defense spending and is monitoring postponed U.S.-China talks on Taiwan's future.

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Taiwan Secures LNG

Disinformation about Taiwan's LNG supplies has surged amid the Middle East conflict.
False claims state Taiwan will deplete its LNG reserves within 11 days.
Officials say LNG supplies are secure, with about one-third of imports from Qatar.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has contingency plans for supply disruptions.
Beijing's narrative promoting "peaceful reunification" is part of a broader disinformation campaign to undermine Taiwan's confidence.

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Taiwan Warns China

Taiwan warns China may exploit U.S. focus on the Middle East to pressure Taiwan.
Taiwanese officials say Chinese air force incursions have risen since mid-March as U.S. forces redeploy.
A U.S. intelligence report finds no imminent invasion by China.
Fears persist that the Iran war could embolden China's leader Xi Jinping against Taiwan.
Taiwan has proposed $40 billion in defense spending and is monitoring postponed U.S.-China talks on Taiwan's future.

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