A: Hey there! What's up?

B: Oh, just chilling. What's new?

A: You didn't hear about Taiwan's big news, did ya?

B: Nah, I haven't. Tell me!

A: Alrighty! Taiwan's government said they gonna spend more on defense next year, like, a lot more!

B: Really? How much are we talkin'?

A: More than 31 billion dollars, that's over 20% more than this year.

B: Whoa, that's a big jump! What's the reason behind it?

A: China's military activities and pressure on Taiwan, plus some calls from President Trump's admin to beef up defense.

B: Man, sounds like they gotta protect themselves. What do they plan to do with all that money?

A: They say it shows their commitment to keeping the Indo-Pacific region secure and meeting global responsibilities. Pretty serious stuff!