BEIJING -- China's military spending in 2025 is set to expand by 7.2% on the year, matching last year's targeted pace and again surpassing the country's overall economic growth target of "around 5%."
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China defense spending to expand by 7.2%, quadrupling Japan's outlay
Buildup again outpaces GDP target as Beijing pushes military-civilian collaboration
A Chinese military band plays at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Spending on the armed forces is set to reach $245 billion. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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