00:00Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says he has high hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump will approve a $14
00:07billion arms package for the island.
00:10He described Trump as a strong supporter of Taiwan, despite recent comments suggesting U.S. arms sales could be used
00:18as leverage in talks with China.
00:22The United States remains Taiwan's most important security partner and arms supplier, despite the absence of former diplomatic ties.
00:30Just last year, Trump approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, drawing condemnation from Beijing.
00:37Taipei accuses Beijing of increasing military and political pressure on the island, which it claims as its own.
00:43Lai also said Taiwan's efforts to protect its security should not be seen as a provocation to China,
00:49after the opposition-controlled parliament cut part of its defence budget.
00:52Despite that, he has pledged to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030, up from about 3
00:59% currently.
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