China says 2024 defence spending to rise 7.2% – Times of India
[ad_1] BEIJING: China will boost defence spending by 7.2% this year, a rise that is at the same pace as last year but faster than the government economic growth forecast, according to an official work report reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. The budget showed 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.60 billion) allocated to military spending. The defence…