Taiwan Leader Lai’s Defense Push Sparks Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan leader Lai’s defense budget increase faces Beijing’s criticism as cross-strait tensions escalate over separatist concerns.
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Taiwan leader Lai’s defense budget increase faces Beijing’s criticism as cross-strait tensions escalate over separatist concerns.
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