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- President Lai Ching-te visited Kinmen Island to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash.
- Lai warned veterans that Taiwan must never yield an inch of its territory.
- He said peace requires strength and cited China coast-guard patrols around Kinmen since early 2024.
- Taiwan announced its 2027 defence budget will exceed T$1 trillion ($30 billion), seeking strong legislative support.
