FIGHTING SPIRIT: People must overcome ideological differences and show a willingness to defend the nation, which could deter China, Lee Hsi-ming saidBy Aaron Tu and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writer
UNILATERAL: China has upended the tacit agreement that the median line of the Taiwan Strait served as a border between the two sides, the defense minister saidBy Aaron Tu and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer
CHINESE TACTIC: Rumors that Chen Ming-tong had visited Thailand were intended to cast doubt on the abilities of Taiwan’s security apparatus, an official saidBy Su Yung-yao and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writer
LONGER STINT? According to a preliminary plan, an extension to a year is to be announced on Jan. 1 next year and would take effect a year later, Up Media reportedBy Aaron Tu and Liu Tzu-hsuan / Staff reporter, with staff writer
‘ENEMY THREAT’: The budget increase is vital to enhance national security as China continues to expand its military activities to raid and disturb Taiwan’s seas and airspaceBy Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard / Reuters, TAIPEI