China Announces Military Spending Increase

China Announces Military Spending Increase

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MAR 2023

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story last updated JAN 31

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Pro-China narrative

Sunday's announcement reflects confidence in the economic recovery of Beijing. China is set to return to its place as one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, despite the downturn expected across the rest of the world.

Anti-China narrative

China has shown its hand with a modest growth target, revealing that leaders are aiming to avoid missing their economic goal for a second year running — even if it means less of an overall boost to a flagging global economy. Beijing is making a slow recovery following the politics of COVID.

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