Taiwan unveils record defence budget as China stands firm on claim to island
SCMP, 14 Aug 2020
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Taiwan has announced a record defence budget of US$15.4 billion, as the self-ruled island faces growing military pressure from the Chinese mainland. Taipei’s August 13, 2020, announcement of a 10 per cent increase in spending in 2021 represents an increase of about US$1.4 billion. Beijing officials responded by comparing Taiwan’s move to “an ant trying to shake a tree”.
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Taiwan has announced a record defence budget of US$15.4 billion, as the self-ruled island faces growing military pressure from the Chinese mainland. Taipei’s August 13, 2020, announcement of a 10 per cent increase in spending in 2021 represents an increase of about US$1.4 billion. Beijing officials responded by comparing Taiwan’s move to “an ant trying to shake a tree”.
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