U.S. Senators Urge Taiwan to Boost Military Spending
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- Four visiting U.S. senators urged Taiwan to resolve an impasse over a $40 billion budget proposal, citing concerns about China's threat.
- One U.S. senator explicitly warned Taiwan to observe Hong Kong's situation and not be naive about China, according to Straits Times Asia.
- China has protested the U.S. senatorial visit to Taiwan, viewing it as an infringement on its sovereignty.
Why it matters: Taiwan's military spending decision could significantly alter its defense capabilities against potential Chinese aggression.
