China to raise defense spending by 7.2% in 2025 to ‘firmly safeguard’ national security

China on Wednesday announced it would raise its defense spending by 7.2% this year, seeking to safeguard its security amid mounting geopolitical tensions.

China to raise defense spending by 7.2% in 2025 to ‘firmly safeguard’ national security
China on Wednesday announced it would raise its defense spending by 7.2% this year, seeking to safeguard its security amid mounting geopolitical tensions.