Article by Viory Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has issued an urgent plea to the country’s parliament to approve a landmark special defence budget, warning that internal political delays could signal a lack of resolve to the international community. The proposed plan would allocate 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollars (approximately US$38 billion) over the next eight … Continue reading ‘National defence cannot wait’ – Taiwanese Pres says landmark budget to strengthen military capabilities shows ‘determination to defend’