China to increase defense budget by 7.2 percent in 2025
Xinhua |
Updated: 2025-03-05 10:42
Share
Share - WeChat
BEIJING -- China on Wednesday announced a 7.2-percent increase in its 2025 national defense budget.
The planned defense expenditure of the country will be 1.784665 trillion yuan (about $249 billion) this year, according to a draft budget report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation.
- China improves memorial facilities to mark victory against Japanese aggression
- Replicating sea waves in a man-made pool
- Xi meets Modi
- Shaanxi's agricultural zone bears fruit in nurturing talent
- Nation drives green growth, promotes stronger bonds
- SCO commission boosts ties, delivers benefits across region
