In 2023, China will increase its defense budget to 1.553 trillion yuan (about $224.85 billion). This is stated in the draft budget published at the opening of the 1st session of the 14th National People’s Congress. It has been reported TASS.
“National defense spending – 1.553 trillion yuan, up 7.2%,” the document says.
Moreover registeredHe said Chinese authorities plan to accelerate the modernization program of the People’s Liberation Army of China this year and strengthen the combat training of troops.
At the same time, in November last year, Mark Milley, Chairman of the Committee of Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, declarationThat Washington will not allow the Chinese army to become the most powerful armed forces in the world by strengthening its military potential.
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