Warum? — Season 1, Episode 31: Why are Taiwanese worried about their defense?
News, War & Politics, Documentary • 6 min • 1 season, 34 episodes
Episode synopsis
Thousands of civilians recently marched in Taiwan to demand higher military spending and better readiness. Concerns stem from repeated threats and military pressure from neighboring China and from doubts about the reliability of long‑time security backing from the United States. Islanders fear their armed forces may lack the resources and responsiveness needed to deter or respond to intensified coercion.
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