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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
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November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Lai said that meanwhile his government has compiled a budget worth US$4.96 billion to strengthen homeland security, including by building emergency stockpiles, developing drones, and setting up disaster prevention centres and underground evacuation shelters.
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'No time to lose': Lai urges broad Taiwan defense and resilience buildup
Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid
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September 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Lai said that meanwhile his government has compiled a budget worth US$4.96 billion to strengthen homeland security, including by building emergency stockpiles, developing drones, and setting up disaster prevention centres and underground evacuation shelters.
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In recent weeks Lai has replaced top lieutenants in charge of the economy, health, infrastructure, cyber policy and the cabinet, while appointing young talent to key national security posts. He also created a sports ministry and named a new chief to run the DPP.
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Taiwan's Lai aims to overcome political gridlock after cabinet shakeup
Minister says reshuffle signals economic focus, desire for 'common ground' with opposition
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September 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
In recent weeks Lai has replaced top lieutenants in charge of the economy, health, infrastructure, cyber policy and the cabinet, while appointing young talent to key national security posts. He also created a sports ministry and named a new chief to run the DPP.
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