Taiwan Unveils Raise in Defense Spending as China Details Combat Drills Near Island
Taiwan unveiled a $1.4 billion increase for next year’s planned defence spending, as China details its latest combat drills near the democratic island.
A CM-11 Brave Tiger tank fires during the live fire Han Kuang military exercise, which simulates China's People's Liberation Army invading the island, in Pingtung, Taiwan, on May 30, 2019. Tyrone Siu/Reuters
TAIPEI—Taiwan unveiled a T$42.1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase for next year’s planned defense spending on Thursday, as China announced details of its latest combat drills near the democratic island.
China has stepped up its military activity near Taiwan, which it regards as a breakaway province.
