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Taiwan's Lai says higher defence spending is meant to deter war with China

Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, said in a National Day speech that the island is raising military spending to deter war with China.

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said his government is increasing defence spending to "deter war" with China. He made the remarks in a National Day speech, according to Deutsche Welle.

Al Jazeera reports that Lai stressed peace and freedom. It says he vowed not to tolerate aggression in the Taiwan Strait.

Deutsche Welle says the announcement follows a request from US President Donald Trump that Taiwan pay for US protection.

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  1. Al JazeeraTaiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’Sat, Oct 10, 1:08 AM EDT
  2. Deutsche WelleTaiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaSat, Oct 10, 5:38 AM EDT

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