Taiwan to build air defence dome against 'hostile threats'
But defence has become a polarising subject in Taiwan, which remains divided about how the government should respond to the Chinese threat.
Lai also said there was a "clear necessity" to boost spending - a likely reference to increasing Chinese incursions into Taiwanese waters and airspace, including military drills that simulate an invasion.
Lai did not mention China by name - but Beijing has long claimed self-governed Taiwan as its own and hasn't ruled out the use of force to take it.
Taiwan will build a
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