Taiwan's Defense Spend Boost: A Strategic Shift Against China
Taiwan is set to increase defense spending, targeting 5% of GDP by 2030, following advisory from U.S. officials who urge a 10% commitment. This move aims to fortify Taiwan against China's military threats. Defense Minister Wellington Koo highlights a focus on asymmetric warfare, resilience, and military reforms involving real-life drills.
Taiwan is ramping up its defense budget with aspirations to allocate 5% of its GDP towards military expenditure by 2030, amid growing pressure from China. This comes as a reaction to recommendations by U.S. officials, who have suggested a 10% defense GDP ratio to counter existential threats from China's military.
Highlighting Taiwan's dire need for bolstered defenses, Wellington Koo, Taiwan's Defense Minister, spoke on Wednesday about the strategy of asymmetric warfare, which includes developing cost-effective mobile and lethal weapons such as drones and missiles. He emphasized that the increased spending is vital to counteract China's 'gray zone' activities.
With the United States as Taiwan's primary international supporter, the island continues its military reforms and strengthens its defense sector, firmly stating that only the Taiwanese people hold the right to decide their future, opposing any forceful integration by China.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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