China Military Defense Budget 2026
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Source: The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
China plans to spend 1.9 trillion yuan (approximately $275 billion) on defense in 2026, marking a 7.0 percent increase from the previous year. This sustained higher defense spending has altered the military balance in the region and is promoting an arms race. The budget includes expenditures on military bases, intelligence, surveillance posts, and advanced weaponry, reflecting China's military bui
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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Description | China plans to spend 1.9 trillion yuan (approximately $275 billion) on defense in 2026, marking a 7.0 percent increase from the previous year. This sustained higher defense spending has altered the military balance in the region and is promoting an arms race. The budget includes expenditures on military bases, intelligence, surveillance posts, and advanced weaponry, reflecting China's military build-up and strategic objectives. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | China |
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Source | The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-30 |
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