這張來自經濟學人的製圖，清楚地表明了中共對“和平崛起”的定義（瞎）。
中共擁有DF-26，DF-41和高超音速導彈等技術
中共持續不斷擴張其軍事力量，擴建其超出自衛需求之海軍
中共不僅威脅台灣，蠶食南海，並持續對印太周遭國家施加壓力。
在這種威脅之下，除了國民黨提案「美軍協防台海安全」之外，我們更需要向盟國證明，我們是不可或缺的伙伴，而不是需要額外保護的負擔。
在這個狀況之下，台灣的國防支出，顯然還不足以回應這種需求。
誠然，台灣是重視內政、民生的民主國家，我們施政的優先順序，包含教育，健保政策、還有生產技術發展。怎麼樣更有效率運用資源，是重要課題。
一種方法是針對重要國防目標，有效支出。
增加國防開支對於確保國家安全和盟國信心，不可或缺，但在有限的資源下，我們必須更加明智地進行抉擇
投資 “我們可以承受的損失” “可消耗” 技術，可使我們的防禦能力與我們的投入，成比例遞增。
諸如無人機，反艦、地（水）雷、地面防空系統等並非「展示用」「高大上」的武器，可以比中共喜歡在閱兵表演、耀武揚威的武器以更合理的價格獲得。
與複雜的載人系統相比，它們的維護成本也更低。
不僅適合應對當前的威脅，並向我們在本地區的盟友表明，我們對國防很重視，而不僅僅是參與政治活動和散佈恐懼。
最後，國家安全的投入，並非代表每一個人都得要直接作為戰鬥兵員。
（你有看過世紀帝國開局全部都是兵沒有農民嗎？）
（不然研發假的歐）（貿易假的歐）（學院建假的歐）（世界奇觀建假的歐）（僧侶海假的歐）
每一個人扮演好自己應該扮演的角色，在外貿上增加依賴（讓各國與台灣互相依賴加深），在技術上增加能力（如台積電，成為各國利害關係的集中地），在制度及價值增加連結（透過外交、教育、文化的管道，讓理念相近的國家，更加重視台灣），在法律訴訟增加合作（力抗中共對於公平貿易的威脅，如：竊取各國重要技術機密、專利戰），每一項都是國家安全的一環。
希望針對威脅，台灣兩黨能快速建立共識，畢竟我們有共同的對手，需要投入更多的資源去面對，不管男女、不問種族，不管職業，這都是共同的課題。
This graph clearly demonstrates the PRC’s definition of “peaceful rise.”
An ever expanding military, with technologies like the DF-26, DF-41 , and hypersonic missiles, as well as a massive navy serve to menace the region and subjugate the PRC’s periphery.
Taiwan’s defense expenditures are clearly falling behind, at a time where we need to prove to our allies that we are an indispensable partner, rather than a liability that requires protection.
So how can our nation, which wants to prioritize spending that benefits our people’s livelihoods, through education, healthcare, and technological development defend itself against this Goliath?
One way is by spending effectively. While raising defense expenditures is a must in securing the safety of our island and the confidence of our allies, this is a game we must play smarter — not just harder. Investing in ‘’attritable’ technologies — those that we can afford to lose — can expand our defense capabilities disproportionately to what we spend. Technologies like unmanned aerial and undersea vehicles, anti-ship mines, and ground based air defense systems can be acquired at a much more reasonable price than many of the flashier items that the PRC itself likes to show off in military parades and air shows. They also come with lower maintenance costs than complex, manned systems. Adapting to the current threat environment will also show our allies in the region that we are serious about defense — not just engaging in political theatre and fear-mongering.
While we believe that a nation that truly wanted to be a force for good in Indo-Pacific would not focus so ravenously on expanding its military power, we must deal with the hand we’ve been dealt — and renew our focus on the defense of the global rules-based order — both for ourselves and for peace and stability in the region.
Peaceful rise? Sure, we get it — so Taiwan’s defense spending must reluctantly rise as well.
