President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan remains committed to increasing its defense spending beyond 3%. Lai made the remarks during a meeting with Admiral John Aquilino, a former U.S. Indo-Pacific command chief, who was part of a delegation from the U.S. think tank The National Bureau of Asian Research.
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00:00President Lai Ching-de has reiterated his commitment to boost Taiwan's defense spending.
00:16Lai was speaking to a delegation from a U.S. think tank, the National Bureau of Asian Research.
00:22It included former U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Chief Admiral John Aquilino making his second trip to Taipei in five months.
00:30Aquilino commended Taiwan's efforts to strengthen its defense.
00:35As I watch the efforts of your ministers and the leadership of my friend Admiral May
00:40align to your strategic approach of a whole-of-society defense to deliver deterrence,
00:47and the pace at which you are working is nothing short of inspiring.
00:55U.S. policymakers have increasingly emphasized the need for Taipei to increase its defense spending
01:02as it faces a growing threat from China.