Taiwan Vows to Amp Up Defense Amid U.S. Criticism

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai expressed willingness for Taiwan to take on more responsibility for its own defense, responding to U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's comments that Taiwan should compensate the U.S. for its defense support.

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai announced on Wednesday that the nation is prepared to take on greater responsibility for its own defense. The statement comes as Taiwan plans to steadily increase its defense spending.

This announcement was in response to comments made by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump suggested that Taiwan needs to financially compensate the United States for the defense support it receives.

Premier Cho emphasized that Taiwan is committed to its defense and stressed the importance of being self-reliant amid rising geopolitical tensions.