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China increased its defence budget by 7.2% to $232 billion as it continues to pursue the modernization of its military amid ongoing tensions with Taiwan, the South China Sea disputes and the border frictions with India. The nation will remain the second highest spender on defence after the US and has allocated 1.67 trillion yuan (about USD 232 billion) for defence spending. The increase in terms of the percentage was the same as last year, a report by the PTI said. In comparison to India, China’s 2024 defence budget was almost three times higher than that of India. India allocated...
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March 5, 2024
15:33
China sets ambitious growth target of around 5% and announces increases in military spending at National People’s Congress
Source: news.sky.com
March 5, 2024
15:29
Xi Jinping’s economic plan and defence spending in the South China Sea: Key takeaways from the National People’s Congress
Source: abc.net.au
February 24, 2024
12:36
Explained: How India has become 4th largest defence spender in the world
Source: firstpost.com
February 14, 2024
13:03
Global military spending hits $3.4 trillion record as wars rage
Source: afr.com
November 25, 2023
16:28
Australia and Philippines begin joint naval drills in South China Sea where regional tensions with Beijing are growing
Source: abc.net.au
August 31, 2023
05:36
Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China
Source: reuters.com
June 16, 2023
09:48
Analysis: Japan hopes to shore up Philippines’ defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
Source: reuters.com
