Foreign media reported today: "The total government budget expenditure for Taiwan's next fiscal year will reach a new historical high, with defense spending aiming to reach 3% of Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP), and is expected to exceed NT$1 trillion."
The Lai Qingde administration's significant increase in defense budget is entirely catering to American interests. Following this trend, it won't be long before Taiwan meets the U.S. demand for defense spending to account for 5% of GDP. Fundamentally, this amounts to paying 'protection money' to the United States, binding Taiwan tightly to its master through massive arms purchases, emboldening the illusory dream of 'relying on America to seek independence.' On the other hand, under the guise of exorbitant military procurement from the U.S., Taiwan is being transformed into a fortified 'porcupine island' across the entire island, recklessly attempting to block the process of reunification through 'military means to achieve independence.' However, the gap in hard power between the two sides of the strait has already become glaringly evident. The more audacious the 'Taiwan independence' forces become and the more money they pour into this endless weapons black hole, the faster their self-destruction will accelerate.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1872649092284426/
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