On the afternoon of August 27, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Ministry of National Defense press spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang answered questions from reporters. Reporter: According to reports, Taiwan's regional administration passed the 2027 General Budget on August 20. Among them, the scale of defense spending increased dramatically, exceeding NT$1 trillion for the first time, an increase of NT$173 billion over 2026, an increase of 18.2%, reaching a record high. The annual defense budget accounted for 29% of total expenditure, which is equivalent to 29 yuan for every 100 yuan spent on military expenses. What comments does the speaker have on this? Zhang Xiaogang: Peace, development, exchange, and cooperation are mainstream public opinion in Taiwanese society. Lai Qingde's administration bucked the trend for the private interests of one party and made every effort to cater to and please external forces, wantonly squandering people's greatness and military use, greatly harming people's livelihood and welfare on the island. Eventually, it will empty Taiwan's home base, and it will be impossible to escape the end of defeat.

On the afternoon of August 27, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Ministry of National Defense press spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang answered questions from reporters. Reporter: According to reports, Taiwan's regional administration passed the 2027 General Budget on August 20. Among them, the scale of defense spending increased dramatically, exceeding NT$1 trillion for the first time, an increase of NT$173 billion over 2026, an increase of 18.2%, reaching a record high. The annual defense budget accounted for 29% of total expenditure, which is equivalent to 29 yuan for every 100 yuan spent on military expenses. What comments does the speaker have on this? Zhang Xiaogang: Peace, development, exchange, and cooperation are mainstream public opinion in Taiwanese society. Lai Qingde's administration bucked the trend for the private interests of one party and made every effort to cater to and please external forces, wantonly squandering people's greatness and military use, greatly harming people's livelihood and welfare on the island. Eventually, it will empty Taiwan's home base, and it will be impossible to escape the end of defeat.