Event Brief
China's Defence Spending to Rise 7% in 2026
Filed: Mar 04, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: China's 2026 defence spending will increase by 7%, slightly lower than the 2025 rise of 7.2%.
WHO: China
WHAT: Defence spending increase
WHEN: Mar 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: To maintain consistent military funding
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