Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’

President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.

Published on RocksNews: 10 Oct 2026, 05:24 UTC
Updated: 10 Oct 2026, 05:24 UTC
Language: English

Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ — Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’ — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

President Lai Ching-te emphasises peace and freedom, vows not to tolerate aggression in Taiwan Strait.

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