Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
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SAT · 2026-05-23 · 17:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0523-78701
NSR-2026-0523-78701News Report·EN·National Security
Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands of people gathered in Taipei to express support for increased defense spending. This rally occurred after the United States paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-23 · 17:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Thousands of people gathered in Taipei to express support for increased defense spending. This rally occurred after the United States paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The demonstration highlights concerns about rising tensions with China. The participants' actions indicate a desire for greater military preparedness in the face of these geopolitical pressures.
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The US has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
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The rally occurred amid heightened tensions with China.
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Thousands rallied in Taipei to support increased defense spending.
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