Trump Nominee: Taiwan Should Up Defense Spending – Oct. 8, 2025

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In today's show: - Trump’s Pentagon Nominee Calls for Taiwan To Increase Defense Spending to 10% of GDP - Taiwan Hosts Global Forum To Discuss Ways To Counter Chinese Threats in Indo-Pacific - China Sends 26 Aircraft, 7 Naval Vessels Near Taiwan's Territory - China Bought US$40 Billion in Restricted Chipmaking Equipment Despite Export Controls - The 3-Year Anniversary of US Export Controls Targeting China’s Tech Sector - Taiwan Appoints Taiwania Capital Chair Lin Hsin-yi as Envoy to 2025 APEC Forum - Human Rights Group Says TikTok Poses Threat to Mental Health of Taiwan's Youth