Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to increase Japan's military spending from 1% to 2% of GDP, and plans to bring total military spending to 43 trillion yen within five years, according to ** reports. This decision has attracted widespread attention and discussion. So why did Japan choose to increase its military spending?
First of all, the changes in the security environment facing Japan are one of the important reasons for increasing military spending. At present, the geopolitical situation in the Asia-Pacific region is complexInternationalThe security situation is becoming increasingly severe. As an island nation, Japan has a series of security threats around it, including North Korea's missile test, China'sMilitarymodernization, as well as the expansion of Russia in Asia, etc. In order to ensure the security of the countryInternationalstatus, Japan ** believes that it is necessary to increase military spending.
Second, Japan hopes to achieve this by increasing military spendingMilitaryModernization andSelf-defenseStrength increases. With the advancement of science and technology andWith the upgrading of equipment, the form of modern warfare has undergone tremendous changesMilitaryThe modernization of strength has become a struggle among various countriesMilitaryAdvantagesCritical。Japan hopes to increase military spending and introduce advanced onesequip and strengthen yourselfMilitarystrength and combat capabilities to strengthenSelf-defenseAbility to defend against potential threats.
In addition, Japan took into accountMilitaryThe development of the industry andEconomyBenefit. The increase in military spending will further boost Japan'sMilitaryindustrial development, enhance the country's industrial strength and core competitiveness, and stimulate at the same timedomestic economygrowth. PassedMilitaryModernization and the strengthening of the armed forces, Japan can increase investment in domestic scientific and technological research and development and manufacturing, promoteEconomyStructural upgrading and job growth.
Although Japan plans to double its military spending, it has led to imports due to the sharp depreciation of the yenThe cost of purchases has risen, which has had a certain impact on the actual effect of Japanese military spending. Japan is trying to increase its military spending, buying more advanced from the United StatesPlans to expand armaments may face certain challenges.
Recently, Russia's ** Putin signedBudgetThe draft plan, which formally approved a significant increase in military spending, is expected to increase military spending by almost 70% in 2024 compared to the previous year. So, what are the reasons behind the increase in Russia's military spending?
First of all, Russia, as a large country with a vast territory, faces serious geopolitical and security challenges. As an important oneInternationalGreat power, Russia must be at home andInternationalto ensure the security of the country and the stability of the region. In the face of pressure from neighboring countries and regional turmoil, Russia must raise its ownMilitarystrength to defend the interests and preservation of the countryInternationalOrder.
Secondly, the reasons for the growth of Russia's military spending also include the stateMilitaryThe need for modernization. withInternationalThe change in the security situation and the change in the way of warfare, Russia realizes that it must be carried outMilitaryModernization to adapt to new forms of warfare and to increase combat power. By increasing military spending and the introduction of advanced onesequipment, Russia is able to improve its ownMilitarystrength and combat capability to ensure their position and influence in regional security.
In addition, the increase in Russian military spending also helped to promote itdomestic economydevelopment and transformation. Russia is a resource-basedEconomybody, dependent on the export of natural resources. However, the volatility of the global energy market and the importance of energy dependence have made Russia faceEconomyPressures for structural transformation. By increasing military spending, Russia can leaddomestic economytowardMilitaryThe development of industrial and scientific and technological research and development directions, and the promotion of industrial upgrading and technological innovation to achieveEconomystructural transformation and enhancement of the country's overall strength.
According to Stockholm, SwedenInternationalData from the Peace Research Institute, as of 2022, globalMilitaryBudgetReached 2$2 trillion, the eighth consecutive year of growth. However, China's military spending is still relatively low in volume and proportion compared to other countries.
According to the data, China's military spending in 2022 was $292 billion, or about 1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).Around 6%. Compared to the top 10 military spenders, China ranks second, only slightly above Japan. However, if we take into account the large increase in future military spending by Japan and Germany, China's share of military spending is significantly lower.
The reason why China has chosen to spend relatively low on military spending is due to a number of considerations. First, China actively advocates peaceful development, adheres to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, regards development as its top priority, and always adheres to the path of peaceful development. China's military spending is mainly used for national defense construction, maintaining national security and territorial integrity, not for itMilitaryExpansion andArms race
Secondly, China's relatively low military spending also reflects China's financial situation andEconomyStrength. As a developing country, China needs to balance the needs and resource allocation in various fields in the long-term modernization and social development. Relatively low military spending can provide more input for the development of other fields and promote the improvement of the country's overall strength.
Finally, relatively low military spending does not mean that China'sMilitaryLack of strength and ability. On the contrary, relying on its strong manufacturing strength and the world's most complex and complete manufacturing industry chain, China can produce a large number of products at a lower costEquip. This has allowed China to remain relatively strong despite a situation where military spending is significantly lower than that of other countriesMilitaryStrength. At the same time, China's military spending can also better meet the needs of the country and the armed forces, and improve the modernization level and combat effectiveness of the armed forces.
To sum up, although China's military spending is relatively low, this does not mean that China is in the first placeMilitaryThere are problems in terms of strength. On the contrary, China has been able to make full use of its own resources and manufacturing strength to build a strong national defense force with low military spending, and maintain a relatively low proportion of military GDP.