China Increases Defense Budget by 7.2 Percent, Sparking Concern

China Increases Defense Budget by 7.2 Percent, Sparking Concern
Members from the People's Liberation Army Band leave after the opening of the NPC, or National People's Congress, at the Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2024 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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China has announced an increase in its defense budget and emphasized unification with Taiwan, dropping the mention “peaceful” from the language.

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