Taiwan plans to increase its defence budget next year to over 3% of GDP, reflecting its commitment to security. This decision comes amid mounting military pressure from China and encouragement from ...

Taiwan's 2026 defence spend to cross 3% of GDP for first time since 2009 Taiwan includes coast guard in defence budget for first time U.S. has been pressing Taiwan to spend more on its military China ...

Taiwan's cabinet will propose defence spending of T$949.5 billion ($31.27 billion) for next year, accounting for 3.32% of gross domestic product, the official Central News Agency reported on Thursday.

Procurement records show that the Navy has committed at least $160 million to BlackSea, which manufactures dozens of Global ...

It also faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, mirroring pressure from the US on Europe.

The Chinese Embassy in Tonga has rejected claims that China is interfering in the Pacific Islands Forum. It was responding to ...