China’s defense spending marks a pivotal moment as the nation announces a 7.2% increase in its 2025 national defense budget.
This video explores how the People’s Liberation Army is set to enhance its combat readiness, modernize its forces, and secure national interests amid a complex global security environment.
With a defense budget projected at approximately 1.784665 trillion yuan (around $249 billion United States dollars), China’s steady, single-digit growth over the past decade underscores a balanced approach to military modernization, economic stability, and fiscal prudence.
In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the factors driving this strategic budget increase—from the nation’s robust economic growth to the need for advanced military capabilities in the face of geopolitical challenges in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.
Discover how China’s disciplined spending, well below 1.5 percent of GDP, aligns with global trends and contrasts sharply with the larger budgets of other major powers.
We also examine recent milestones in military technology, including the sea trial of the aircraft carrier Fujian, the launch of the advanced amphibious assault ship Sichuan, and the debut of the stealth fighter jet J-35A.
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