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Taiwan proposes record $35B defense budget for 2027

Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 9:12 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan’s government has proposed a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars (about $35 billion) for 2027. The proposal comes as China’s military pressure on Taiwan grows.
WHO: Taiwan’s government
WHAT: Proposed a record-high defense budget for 2027 exceeding 1 trillion Taiwan dollars (about $35 billion).
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: China’s military pressure on Taiwan is growing.
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