China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
China on Tuesday announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, which is already the world's second-highest behind the United States at 1.6 trillion yuan ($222 billion), roughly mirroring the rise of the last year.
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The story so far
2 developments- Mar 5, 2024China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
- Mar 6, 2024US and China defense budgets compared
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Quiet for 937 daysLast development · Mar 6, 2024 — US and China defense budgets compared
How each side is putting it
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1 viewpointChina raises defense budget by 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue
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3 viewpointsRan by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· The Hill, WFMZ Allentown, +2 more
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2 viewpointsWhile US defense spending remains flat, China boosts military budget by at least 7%
China to boost defense spending by 7.2% this year despite economic woes