台湾总统在受到美国支持、反对派反对的中国紧张局势中推动40B美元的国防预算。 Taiwan’s president pushes $40B defense budget amid China tensions, backed by U.S., opposed by opposition.

台湾总统莱清特(Lai Ching-te)敦促反对派控制的议会通过400亿美元的特殊国防预算, 警告延迟会削弱本岛对中国的防御, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass a $40 billion special defense budget, warning delays could weaken the island’s defense against China amid rising tensions. 他强调预算对于地区安全和台湾对盟国的公信力至关重要。 The defense minister echoed concerns, stressing the budget is vital for regional security and Taiwan’s credibility with allies. Kuomantang反对这项计划,要求仔细审查,并赞成采用更小的、逐项分类的办法,而其副主席最近访问了北京。 The Kuomintang opposes the plan, demanding scrutiny and favoring a smaller, itemized approach, while its vice chairman recently visited Beijing. 拉伊说,集结是防御性的,目的是保护台湾的生活方式,并强调国家安全的统一。 Lai said the buildup is defensive, aimed at protecting Taiwan’s way of life, and emphasized unity on national security. 美国支持预算,最近批准了111亿美元的一揽子武器计划,使中国愤怒,中国认为台湾是自己的领土,反对外国武器销售。 The U.S. supports the budget and recently approved an $11.1 billion arms package, angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory and opposes foreign arms sales.