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China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, from the development of Mar 5, 2024

Newest development Mar 6, 2024 · 3 reportsUS and China defense budgets compared

China is increasing its defense budget 7.2% this year in a similar increase to last year

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    China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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    US and China defense budgets compared

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    China raises defense budget 7.2% as it pushes for global heft and regional tensions continue (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    China is increasing its defense budget 7.2% this year in a similar increase to last year

  2. Washington Times

    China to boost defense spending by 7.2% this year despite economic woes (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    China will increase spending on defense by 7.2% in 2024 as part of a large-scale military buildup as even the ruling Communist Party is dialing back expectations for economic growth this year.

  3. Military.com

    China Raises Defense Budget by 7.2% as It Pushes for Global Heft and Regional Tensions Continue (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    China 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 last year's rise.

  4. Washington Times

    China announces 7.2% increase to defense budget (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    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.

  5. The Week

    As economy falters, China girds its defenses (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The government announced a 7% increase in military spending. It hopes the economy grows 5%.

  6. Newsweek

    US and China defense budgets compared (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    China will increase its defense spending by 7.2 percent in 2024, the government said on Tuesday.

  7. Washington Examiner

    While US defense spending remains flat, China boosts military budget by at least 7% (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Daily on Defense: China’s military buildup, House takes up spending bills, McCaul wants more answers on Afghanistan, Marine commandant back on the job

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