INTERVIEW / Taiwan should spend more on defense: Ex-Canada defense head
08/06/2025 11:31 AM
A former Canadian defense chief has advised Taiwan to raise its defense spending in the face of growing military threats from China to show it is determined to defend itself instead of solely relying on the United States' support.
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