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China increases 2026 defense budget by 7% amid modernization and geopolitical tensions.
China has raised its 2026 defense budget by 7%, slightly below recent averages, amid global instability and shifting geopolitics.
The increase, announced at the 14th National People's Congress, reflects steady military spending focused on combat readiness and modernization, including the 15th Five-Year Plan.
The Central Military Commission has been restructured under President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, reducing its size and consolidating power.
While the official budget of 1.9 trillion yuan is considered modest relative to GDP and per capita spending, experts believe actual defense outlays are higher due to excluded R&D, capital projects, and internal security costs.
China remains the top military spender in Asia, accounting for nearly 44% of regional defense budgets, significantly outpacing Japan and Taiwan.
China aumenta el presupuesto de defensa de 2026 en un 7% en medio de la modernización y las tensiones geopolíticas.