Fact Check: Does China Spend More Than U.S. on Defense?


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China's military might has come into sharp focus over the past year as antagonisms between it and the U.S. continue over a potential conflict in Taiwan. Newsweek reported earlier this week that China had begun doubling military flights around Taiwan while former national security advisor H.R. McMaster told CBS News that he believes Chinese President Xi Jinping is "preparing the Chinese people for war" Now, a graphic has appeared on social media that appeared at first glance to suggest that China has surpassed the U.S. on defense spending. The Claim A Reddit post, published on January 24, 2022, with the...