Lai claimed that, in response to what he called growing pressure from the mainland, Taiwan's "defense spending"—already doubled in recent years—will rise to 3.3 percent of GDP next year, and that he is committed to raising the baseline to 5 percent by 2030.
Discussing Taiwan's defense spending plans.
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