Thousands rally in Taipei for higher defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands of people have rallied in Taipei in support of higher defence spending, in a public show of concern over Taiwan's security situation. The demonstration came after a US military official said Washington was pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Organisers and participants linked the call for more spending to the island's need for stronger deterrence as pressure from China continues.The reported pause was said to be tied to conserving munitions for the war on Iran. That detail has added a wider international dimension to an issue that is already central to Taiwan's defence planning. The rally took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
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