Military spending surging: Is Taiwan any safer?

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Aug 18, 202653:22News & Politics

①Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion. More military spending, less for livelihoods - and is Taiwan any safer? (00:53) ②China-Europe Arctic shipping route enters regular weekly operation. What does a faster route m...

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