Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung asserted yesterday that Taiwan must depend on itself for defense and is expected to further boost spending and modernize its military in response to the threat posed by China, following criticism from Donald Trump. In a recent interview, former President Trump, the Republican candidate facing President Joe Biden in a potential rematch, suggested that Taiwan should reimburse the United States for defense, citing the island’s impact on American semiconductor business. When asked about Trump’s comments, Lin told foreign reporters in Taipei that “we pay great attenti…
