China's defence spending to rise 7% in 2026 vs 7.2% set for 2025

China's defence spending to rise 7% in 2026 vs 7.2% set for 2025

BEIJING, March 5 - China's 2026 defence spending will rise 7%, a copy of an official government report reviewed by Reuters showed on Thursday, slightly lower than the 2025 increase of 7.2% but roughly in line with rises over the last decade.

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