An increase in China’s military budget… and a pledge to oppose Taiwan independence

A Chinese government work report seen by AFP said that China’s military budget will increase by 7.2 percent this year, reaching 1.665 trillion yuan ($231.4 billion).

It is scheduled to be announced Beijing The budget was officially announced with the opening of the annual session of the National People’s Congress, the country’s national legislature, on Tuesday in the presence of the President Xi Jinping And thousands of delegates from all over the country.

As you will specify China During the People’s Congress, 5 percent was the target for GDP growth for this year, according to what an official copy of the government work report showed. This is one of the lowest rates in decades and is in line with last year’s rate.

In the report, China pledged to “continue progress while ensuring stability, and enhance stability through progress.”

She indicated that it would be reduced customs fees On advanced technologies and opens “new channels” for foreign trade “by making better use of all agreements Free trading“.

China also pledged that it would “firmly oppose” independence Taiwan In 2024, the work report says, “We will resolutely oppose separatist activities aimed at Taiwan independence and external interference.”

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