Summary: The article describes Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's response to China's increasing military presence near the island. Lai announced a supplementary defense budget of 40 billion to bolster Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. He also accused China of intensifying its infiltration and influence campaign in Taiwan.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/taiwan-president-lai-china-japan-xi-trump-defense.html