China has taken a bold stance against Taiwan, signaling heightened tensions by excluding ‘peaceful reunification’ from its language. The move coincides with a 7.2% boost in China’s defense budget, marking three decades of consecutive military spending growth. This underscores Beijing’s commitment to modernizing its military and adopting a more assertive approach on Taiwan.
China announces a 7.2% increase in its defense budget as tensions over Taiwan escalate, marking the 30th consecutive year of military spending growth. The move reflects Beijing's commitment to military modernization and a harder stance on Taiwan, dropping 'peaceful' from…
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