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Taiwan's Big Move to Boost Defense

November 26, 2025

Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, f

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U. S. Strengthens Ties with Philippines to Counter China's Moves

March 28, 2025

The U. S. is stepping up its game in the South China Sea. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently visited the Philippines. He made it clear that the U. S. is ready to work with allies to counter threats, especially from China. Hegseth believes that past administrations have been too soft on China, a