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Lai said the defense budget will top NT$1 trillion next year and unveiled a Taiwan-led disaster alliance with 11 diplomatic allies.
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Lai launches global disaster alliance
President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday announced the establishment of the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM), calling it a major breakthrough in Taiwan’s participation in international organizations over the past half-century.Lai made the announcement at the opening of the Resilient Taiwan
Taiwan launches alliance to strengthen global disaster preparedness
Taipei, Sept. 19 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday announced the establishment of the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM) at a forum in Taipei, saying it would strengthen disaster preparedness and response through international cooperation.
Taiwan to Host Major Defense Resilience Forum With US Security Figures
Taiwan will host nearly 500 government officials, national security experts, academics and business representatives on Sept. 19 for an international forum focused on strengthening the island’s ability to withstand military, cyber and other security threats. The second annual Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum will address civil-military integration, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, psychological defense and […]
The International Forum on Social Defense Resilience was launched. U.S. expert Karudlowich pointed out, based on the experience in Ukraine, that public morale has its cycles, and social defense resilience is not only related to the level of preparedness, but also needs to respond to the rise and fall of morale. She also suggested that, based on its own situation, Taiwan should "Taiwanize" its international resilience experience and send personne…
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