Following a top-level security meeting, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te confirmed the details of a proposed special defense budget aimed at countering China’s threats. Defense Minister Wellington Koo added that Taiwan will look to speed up the delivery of US weapons.
00:00President Lai Qingde has confirmed the details of a proposed special defense budget aimed at countering China's threats.
00:07We expect in the 8th of the year, from 2026 to 2033, to invest in $2,500 million to build a building of Taiwan's base, to build a separate protection, and a safe-to-date protection system.
00:28Lai laid out those plans at the presidential office on Wednesday after convening a top-level national security meeting.
00:35The president said Beijing is preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027, and that he plans to raise the country's combat readiness by then.
00:43Defense Minister Wellington Ku joined Lai at the press conference, saying Taipei is ready to pick up the pace with Washington, its biggest security backer.
01:05Taiwan is still waiting on billions of dollars' worth of weapons deliveries from the U.S., with several procurement projects facing delays.
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