Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China

Taiwan's military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service from four months to one year as it faces a rising threat from China.

Mar 21, 2025 - 07:02
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Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China
Helicopters fly over with Taiwan national flag during an inauguration celebration of Taiwan

Taiwan's military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service from four months to one year as it faces a rising threat from China.

(Image credit: Chiang Ying-ying)