DEFENSE/Local opposition to Taiwan's defense budget may confuse international community: U.S. envoy
12/11/2025 12:11 PM
The United States representative to Taiwan Raymond Greene said Wednesday that the international community might find it hard to understand the domestic criticisms of Taiwan's efforts to increase its defense budget.
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