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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te Emphasizes Defense Boost is Meant to Deter Conflict Amid Rising TensionsPolitics

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te Emphasizes Defense Boost is Meant to Deter Conflict Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced during a National Day speech that the island's increased defense spending is strictly intended to deter war rather than provoke conflict, amid ongoing pressure from China.

Al Jazeera English|October 10, 2026