Taiwan has proposed a record defence budget for next year as China intensifies military pressure. The move underlines Taipei's push to strengthen deterrence as political and security strains deepen.

Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed a record-high defense budget of 1.12 trillion Taiwan dollars ($35 billion) for next year, signaling intensifying efforts to deter China's military th

Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year.