Taiwan president urges swift approval of US$40 billion defence budget amid China threat

0 February 11, 2026 07:33

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday (Feb 11) urged opposition lawmakers to expedite approval of a stalled US$40 billion special defense budget, warning that delays could undermine the island’s security and raise doubts among international partners about its commitment to self-defense.

Speaking at a news conference in Taipei alongside the minister of national defense, the chief of the general staff and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Lai thanked the United States for its continued support and recent arms sales offer to Taiwan. More here: https://cna.asia/4trzcKY

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