https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-floats-record-defense-budget-sending-message-to-u-s-and-chinaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-floats-record-defense-budget-sending-message-to-u-s-and-chinahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-floats-record-defense-budget-sending-message-to-u-s-and-china#u45872Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:31 +0000Taiwan's cabinet has approved a record 2027 defense budget of $35 billion, an 18% increase, in response to growing military pressure from China. The proposed budget accounts for 3.01% of Taiwan's GDP. This move is seen as a message to the US and China amid rising tensions in the region.Why it mattersTaiwan has been facing increased military pressure from China, which claims the island as its own territory. The proposed defense budget is part of Taiwan's efforts to bolster its defenses and deter potential aggression from China. The move comes as Taiwan seeks to strengthen its tie