Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says the government will propose record defence spending for 2027, as the island faces increased military pressure from China. Lai makes the announcement as Beijing continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory and has repeatedly warned it may use force to annex the island of about 23 million people.
The reporting links the budget plan to the broader security environment across the Taiwan Strait. While the sources agree on the timing and the reason for the proposed spending level—heightened threats from China—they do not provide the same additional policy details or budget figures in the information provided here. Both accounts frame the decision as part of Taiwan’s efforts to maintain readiness in the face of growing pressure.
