Taiwan proposes record $35B defense budget for 2027

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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: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET

WHERE: Taiwan

WHY: China’s military pressure on Taiwan is growing.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Taiwan proposes record $35 billion defense budget · Aug 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Taiwan proposes 18% rise in 2027 defense spending · Aug 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM ET
Taiwan proposes record defense budget above 3% GDP · Aug 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET

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