China tells PLA to get combat ready amid Russia’s war; Hikes defence spending by 7.2% | Details

China raised its defence budget by 7.2% in 2023, compared with 7.1% in 2022. Beijing will spend $225 billion on defence this year, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance published on the opening day of the annual session of Parliament. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang warned of growing "external" threats to Beijing's rise. Li said military operations, capacity building, and combat preparedness should be "well-coordinated in fulfilling major tasks." Watch this video to know more. #chinadefencebudget #combatpreparedness #us #war #china #beijing #defence #likeqiang #chinesepremier Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.