China Raises Defence Budget by 7 Percent as Military Modernisation Drive Accelerates

China Raises Defence Budget by 7 Percent as Military Modernisation Drive Accelerates

  • March 5, 2026

China has announced a seven percent increase in defence spending for 2026 as the country continues its long term effort to modernise the military and strengthen national security capabilities. The increase was outlined during the annual parliamentary session where Chinese leaders presented the

China Says Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Justified and Necessary Amid Foreign Criticism

China Says Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Justified and Necessary Amid Foreign Criticism

  • January 2, 2026

Defense ministry responds to international concerns China’s Ministry of National Defense has defended recent military drills conducted around Taiwan, describing them as fully justified and necessary in the face of what it calls separatist activity and external interference. The response came after several