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Taiwan Floats Record Defense Budget, Sending Message to U.S. and China

Taiwan's record defense budget for 2027 is the largest in its history, and it's sending a clear message to both the U.S. and China.

By · Published August 21, 2026  15:39 UTC · Updated August 23, 2026  12:34 UTC

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Taiwan's cabinet has approved a record defense budget for 2027. The budget, proposed at US$35 billion, is the largest in the country's history. This move comes amid growing military pressure from China.

The budget is also equivalent to NT$1.1225 trillion, or 3.01% of Taiwan's GDP. The proposed budget is a direct response to increasing tensions with China. The South China Morning Post, Financial Times, and AP News all note that the budget is a reaction to the growing pressure from the People's Liberation Army.

The Taipei Times and Focus Taiwan also report that the budget has been approved by the cabinet, with the Taipei Times specifying that the budget plan for 2027 has been approved. The budget's size and the context in which it has been proposed are significant. However, the specifics of how this budget will be allocated and the exact measures it will fund are not yet detailed in the coverage.

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What is the size of Taiwan's 2027 defense budget?

The proposed defense budget for 2027 is US$35 billion, or NT$1.1225 trillion.

Why is Taiwan increasing its defense budget?

The increase is in response to growing military pressure from China.

What percentage of Taiwan's GDP is allocated to defense in this budget?

The defense budget represents 3.01% of Taiwan's GDP.

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