Silicon Shield at risk? Taiwan to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP-will it appease Trump and deter China?

Last week, President Trump declined to comment in response to a question about whether the United States would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force. read more Taiwan is set to raise its defence spending to 3% of GDP in an effort to strengthen its military capabilities amid growing pressure from both the United States and China. President William Lai announced the spending boost on February 14 after a high-level security meeting, emphasising the need to safeguard Taiwan's sovereignty in the face of rising threats from authoritarian regimes. The decision follows US President Donald Trump's renewed push…