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Taiwan plans to spend US$2.2 billion on American weapons next year

South China Morning Post
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Taiwan will spend NT$70.6 billion ( US$2.2 billion ) on weapons from the US next year .

Donald Trump has urged Taiwan to increase defence spending to 10 per cent of its GDP.

The president-elect has repeatedly criticised Taiwan for not doing enough to defend itself.

Taiwan ’s defence ministry said Taipei has signed contracts with the United States for 21 procurement projects.

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English

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