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Lai Emphasizes Record Defense Budget at Armed Forces Day Event

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President Lai Ching-te says the government’s proposed 2027 defense budget demonstrates Taiwan’s determination to protect itself. Speaking at an Armed Forces Day event, Lai also pledged greater support for service members and highlighted progress in combat training during August’s Han Kuang exercises. But ahead of the ceremony, one award recipient urged Taiwan to invest more in developing and producing weapons domestically and buy less from the US.