Posted in NEWS China to expand defense budget, set modest growth target March 5, 2023 As the National People’s Congress opened this year’s session, China set an economic target of “around 5%” — one of the lowest in decades — and announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget. https://www.dw.com/en/china-to-expand-defense-budget-set-modest-growth-target/a-64888762?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf