China to increase its military budget by 7.2 percent to 1.665 trillion yuan ($231.2 billion), according to a draft budget released.
The document refers to an increase in national defense spending to 1.665 trillion yuan (+7.2%). Note that the information was published on the opening day of the session of the National People's Congress.
China annually increases the defense budget, the country is not involved in conflicts and adheres to the defense character in its doctrine. Last year, the PRC increased defense spending by 7.2% to 1.55 trillion yuan.
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