Taiwan Affairs Office responds to "Lai Ching-te's promise to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP": Such actions that harm and destroy Taiwan and seek self-destruction will surely meet strong opposition from the people of Taiwan.

On the morning of September 16, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a regular press conference. The following is a partial transcript. Journalist: Taiwan media reported that the defense budget and special budget for the 2027 fiscal year passed by the Taiwan administrative authorities account for nearly 4% of GDP, and Hsiao Bi-khim once again mentioned that Lai Ching-te promised to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. What is your comment on this? Zhu Fenglian: The DPP authorities, for the sake of their own political self-interest, attempt to "seek independence through force" and "rely on the United States to seek independence," squandering the hard-earned money of the Taiwanese people even more recklessly, and racing madly down the evil road of militarism. This not only squeezes out livelihood and social welfare spending on the island and harms the vital interests of the Taiwanese people, but also pushes Taiwan step by step toward a more dangerous situation, making the Taiwanese people cannon fodder for "Taiwan independence." Such acts that harm Taiwan, destroy Taiwan, and bring about self-destruction will certainly meet with strong opposition from the Taiwanese people.