Taiwan says defense budget delay jeopardizes collective deterrence against China

Taiwan says defense budget delay jeopardizes collective deterrence against China

Officials in Taipei say a failure to pass the government’s nearly $40 billion defense budget would “seriously weaken” the island’s defense buildup.

Taiwan could be defense breach if special budget not passed: Defense chief

Taipei, Feb. 11 (CNA) Taiwan could become a "breach" in the Indo-Pacific region's collective defense against China's military expansion if the opposition-controlled Legislature fails to pass a proposed special defense budget, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) warned Wednesday.

Passage of defense budget ‘cannot wait,’ president tells nation

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