China boosts defence budget by 7.2% as it seeks to modernise military
A government budget report has shown that China will register an annual defence spending growth of 7.2% this year -- in line with last year's rate. In his annual work report to the legislature, Premier Li Qiang called for all-around efforts to press ahead with China's military modernisation campaign. The goal is to do so by 2035. Under President Xi Jinping, China's defence budget has more than doubled since 2013. Low Minmin reports.
A government budget report has shown that China will register an annual defence spending growth of 7.2% this year -- in line with last year's rate. In his annual work report to the legislature, Premier Li Qiang called for all-around efforts to press ahead with China's military modernisation campaign. The goal is to do so by 2035. Under President Xi Jinping, China's defence budget has more than doubled since 2013. Low Minmin reports.
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