Over the past five years, Taiwan has faced increasing political, diplomatic, and military pressure from China, which views the island as a "rebellious province." During a conference in Hong Kong, a senior official from the Chinese Communist Party, Shi Taifeng, reiterated that reunification with Taiwan would eventually occur, highlighting the persistent ambitions of Beijing. In this tense context, the island is preparing to bolster its defense capabilities. Read more.
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| Last year, Taiwan had announced a moderate increase in its military budget, which was expected to reach 606 billion Taiwanese dollars in 2024, equivalent to approximately 17 billion euros (Picture source: Taiwanese MoD) |