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China eyes Iran, Ukraine wars amid push to rival US military
China has ramped up military spending over the past decade, with its 2026 defense budget nearly seven percent higher than last year.
Precise figures are not public, but analysts believe Beijing is investing in new warships, advanced fighter jets and additional nuclear weapons.
Experts say the People’s Liberation Army remains focused on reunifying with Taiwan, the self‑ruled island China regards as a breakaway province.
And the PLA is taking lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine and from the recent US‑Israel attack on Iran.
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China has ramped up military spending over the past decade, with its 2026 defense budget nearly seven percent higher than last year.
Precise figures are not public, but analysts believe Beijing is investing in new warships, advanced fighter jets and additional nuclear weapons.
Experts say the People’s Liberation Army remains focused on reunifying with Taiwan, the self‑ruled island China regards as a breakaway province.
And the PLA is taking lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine and from the recent US‑Israel attack on Iran.
China has ramped up military spending over the past decade, with its 2026 defense budget nearly seven percent higher than last year.
Precise figures are not public, but analysts believe Beijing is investing in new warships, advanced fighter jets and additional nuclear weapons.
Experts say the People’s Liberation Army remains focused on reunifying with Taiwan, the self‑ruled island China regards as a breakaway province.
And the PLA is taking lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine and from the recent US‑Israel attack on Iran.
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