'Tough challenges in safeguarding territorial integrity': China justifies its $245 billion defense budget
Sunday, 9 March 2025 () China defended its increased defense spending, citing challenges in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The funds will enhance new combat capabilities and strengthen reconnaissance, early warning, joint strikes, and logistics support. With a $249 billion budget for 2023, China aims to improve military training under combat conditions and deepen defense reforms.
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