Taiwan arms backlog from US virtually unchanged since last year

Value of backlog about the same but weapons for asymmetric warfare have been prioritized

Taiwan politicians spar over ammunition storage plans for Kaohsiung

Mayor says storage is idea for wartime

More than half of Taiwanese support defense budget of 3% of GDP

41% of those polled are willing to pay higher taxes to increase defense budget

Taiwan toughens measures against suppliers of Chinese weapons parts

Maximum of 10 years in jail if parts likely to cause damage

Taiwan police find military weapons during criminal raid

Ministry of National Defense to review inventory

US Representative Mike Gallagher urges faster arms delivery to Taiwan

Gallagher made undisclosed 4-day trip to Taiwan

Relaxation of police use of guns goes into effect in Taiwan

Calls for reform erupted after death of two officers in August

Defense minister says Taiwan committed to own military buildup

Chiu Kuo-cheng says Taiwan will continue weapons development even if 'Taiwan Policy Act' passes

Taiwan relaxes rules on police use of guns

Killings of Tainan police officers last month prompt legislature to fast-track easing of gun use code

Biden announces new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine