1. Taiwan has commissioned 28 M1 Abrams main battle tanks, a move to bolster its defense amid growing pressure from China.
2. The delivery of these tanks, totaling 108 by 2026, was initially approved during President Donald Trump's first term.
3. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized that the tanks are intended to protect Taiwan and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, while strongly opposing annexation, aggression, and forced unification.
2. The delivery of these tanks, totaling 108 by 2026, was initially approved during President Donald Trump's first term.
3. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized that the tanks are intended to protect Taiwan and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, while strongly opposing annexation, aggression, and forced unification.
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Taiwan has ordered 28 M1 Abrams main battle tanks for defense, with a total of 108 to be delivered by 2026. This decision was made during President Donald Trump's term. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te stated that these tanks aim to protect Taiwan and preserve peace in the Taiwan Strait, while
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251031_18/#summary
Date: Oct. 31, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-31
Created: 2025/10/31 22:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:59
Last Read: 2025/11/01 07:31