China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
Mar 4, 2025 | 7:00 PM
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year.
It was announced at the National People’s Congress, the annual meeting of China’s legislature.
The increase is the same percentage as last year.
China’s military spending remains the second largest behind the U.S.
