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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te defends record defense spending to deter war

Taiwan National Day Lai Ching-te defense spending cross-strait relations Indo-Pacific security

During Taiwan's National Day celebrations, marking the 115th anniversary of the 1911 uprising, President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech emphasizing that the island will not surrender its freedom despite increasing military and grey-zone pressure from China. Lai stated that the recent boost in national defense investment is intended to deter war rather than provoke conflict, ensuring that any future dialogue can occur on a basis of dignity and parity.

The Taiwanese government has allocated a record NT$1.1 trillion (approximately US$34.5 billion) for defense spending through 2027, representing more than 3% of the nation's GDP. This budget increase aims to modernize the armed forces and enhance self-defense capabilities in response to China's growing military presence, including stealth fighters and aircraft carriers.

China's Taiwan Affairs Office responded by denouncing the speech, accusing President Lai of distorting facts and pursuing a separatist agenda. Meanwhile, Lai called on Indo-Pacific democracies to join forces to maintain regional stability and uphold the international rule of law.

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China · Democratic Progressive Party · Lai Ching-te · Republic of China · Taiwan · Taiwan Affairs Office · United States · Xi Jinping

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Taiwan quer "dissuadir a guerra" através da compra de armas [expedientesinico.com]
TAIWAN PRESIDENT DEFENDS RECORD DEFENCE BUDGET AS CHINA CONDEMNS NATIONAL DAY SPEECH [www.iroyinyorubatv.com.ng]
대만 “자유 포기 못 해”…중국 “독립 추구 본색 드러나” - 전남일보 [www.jnilbo.com]
Taiwan anuncia gasto recorde em defesa para dissuadir a China [www.brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Dialogue welcome, but do not distort history: Lai [www.europesays.com]
El presidente de Taiwán defendió el aumento del gasto militar [labandadiario.com]
Taiwan fordert klare Haltung gegen Chinas Drohungen [www.vol.at]
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ - Trinidad Tribune – Latest Trinidad And Tobago News [trinidadtribune.com]
Alvo de pressão da China, Taiwan diz que não abrirá mão da liberdade | CNN Brasil [www.cnnbrasil.com.br]
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ | Barbados Gazette – Barbados & Caribbean News [barbadosgazette.com]
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture [dominicanrepublicpost.com]
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Provocazioni e retorica separatista: la Cina stronca il discorso di Lai Ching-te sul "Double Ten" [www.lantidiplomatico.it]
Taiwán aumenta gasto en defensa para “disuadir la guerra” - Periodico Oficial del PRM [lavozdelprm.org]
Taiwan’s Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech [mymotherlode.com]
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Taiwan’s leader says increasing defense spending to ‘deter war’ [www.arabnews.pk]
Taiwan Will Defend Its Freedom While Pursuing Peace, President Lai Says [www.arise.tv]
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Taiwan verdedigt hogere defensie-uitgaven als noodzakelijke stap om de vrede te bewaren [businessam.be]
Taiwan fordert klare Haltung gegen Chinas Drohungen [www.cash.ch]
ModaLisboa. Estes foram os 13 famosos que deram tudo nos looks. Espreite as fotos [sapo.pt]
Taiwan pushes freedom, Beijing slams 'ulterior motives' [www.perthnow.com.au]
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Taïwan augmente massivement son budget militaire pour dissuader la Chine d’entrer en guerre [entrevue.fr]
Taiwan fordert klare Haltung gegen Chinas Drohungen | 10. 10. 26 [www.finanzen.at]
Tajwan zwiększa wydatki na obronność. Prezydent Lai Ching-te ostrzegł, że Chiny poprzez presję militarną i działania z „szarej strefy” dążą do jednostronnej zmiany status quo [forsal.pl]
Casados à Primeira Vista: Afinal nem tudo é fácil! Micael abre o coração sobre regresso a Portugal [sapo.pt]
Desabafa sobre a morte da Princesa Diana: “Esqueci-me da voz da minha mãe” [sapo.pt]
台湾の「双十節」で頼総統が演説「恐怖が自由にとって代わることを許さない」 [news.cube-soft.jp]
Ampliação: Parte continental da China critica narrativa separatista de Lai Ching-te - O Maringá [omaringa.com.br]
El presidente de Taiwán defendió el aumento del gasto militar en su país [www.tiemposur.com.ar]
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen: Restraint Should Not Be Mistaken for Weakness [www.visiontimes.com]
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Taiwan Boosts Defence Push to ‘Deter War,’ Leader Declares [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Taiwan's leader says increasing defence spending to 'deter war' [www.newindianexpress.com]
Taiwan's Lai says the island will not give up its freedom in National Day speech [www.newsday.com]
O tempo para esta semana: sem chuva em Setúbal e máximas perto dos 29 graus até quinta-feira [sapo.pt]
赖清德发表双十国庆演说，强调台湾“珍惜和平”，但不“放弃自由” [www.voachinese.com]
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech [www.independent.co.uk]