China to hike defense spending by 7.2% this year
[Japan Today] - 03/5/2025
China's defense spending will rise by 7.2 percent in 2025, the same as last year, Beijing said on Wednesday, as its armed forces undergo rapid modernization and eye…
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[Japan Today] - 4/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 4/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 5/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 5/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 4/03/2025
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