Event Brief
China's Arms Imports Drop 72% in Five Years
Filed: Mar 08, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: China's arms imports have decreased significantly as it shifts to domestic technology, according to a SIPRI report.
WHO: China
WHAT: arms imports plummeted by 72%
WHEN: Mar 08, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: to replace overseas weapons purchases with domestic technology
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