Taiwan Plans US$18 Billion for 'Resilience' to Tariffs, China

Special defense budget would boost Taiwan's wartime resilience: Minister - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Sept. 11 (CNA) The NT$113.2 billion (US$3.47 billion) earmarked for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) under a proposed NT$550 billion special budget would extend Taiwan's wartime reserves from 30 days to 120 days if approved by the Legislature, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Thursday.

Taiwan plans US$18 billion for 'resilience' to tariffs, China

TAIPEI: Taiwan's government plans to spend US$18 billion on strengthening the island's "resilience", including helping industries hit by US tariffs and boosting its defences against Chinese threats, the cabinet said on Thursday (Sep 11).The special budget bill was approved on Thursday but it has to be passed

Taiwan Unveils $18 Billion Plan to Boost Economy and Defenses Amid Growing Chinese Threats - TV360 Nigeria

Taiwan’s government announced a sweeping $18 billion plan aimed at strengthening the island’s economic resilience and military defenses in the face of mounting Chinese pressure. The cabinet approved a special budget bill on Thursday, though it still requires approval from the opposition-led parliament before it can be enacted. The NT$550 billion ($18 billion) package is designed to support industries affected by the U.S. 20% tariffs, alongside d…

Taiwan plans $18 bn for 'resilience' to tariffs, China

Taipei (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Taiwan's government plans to spend $18 billion on strengthening the island's "resilience", including helping industries hit by US tariffs and boosting its defences against Chinese threats, the cabinet said Thursday. The special budget bill was approved on Thursday but it has to be passed by the opposition-controlled parliament before it can take effect. The NT$550 billion ($18 billion)