Trump 'right' on Taiwan military spending, ruling DPP heavyweight says

Chief of Taipei defense ministry think tank urges parties to back defense reforms

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Soldiers conduct drills at Taipei's main station. The chief of Taiwan's defense ministry think tank says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's stance on defense spending should be taken "seriously." © Reuters

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- The head of the Taiwan defense ministry's official think tank has urged the government and opposition to overcome their budget deadlock while backing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's call to boost military spending.

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