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China dropped no more hints on how much it was planning to spend on defense and foreign affairs than saying its military budget will grow "roughly 7%" this year. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

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BEIJING -- Apart from saying its military budget will grow "roughly 7%" this year, China dropped no more hints on how much it was planning to spend on defense and foreign affairs amid rising tensions on both sides of the Pacific.

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