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Taiwan President Urges Parliament to Pass Defence Budget
Filed: Feb 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Summary: President Lai Ching-te calls for urgent approval of $40B defence budget amid rising threats.
WHO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Urges parliament to pass special defence budget
WHEN: Feb 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Taipei
WHY: To strengthen military in response to rising threat levels
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