China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year

China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia

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China plans to spend 7.2% more on its military this year

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China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year

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