Through the fog of numbers, we have a glimpse of the deep meaning of China's defense budget, and in 2024, the budget of China will reach 166 trillion yuan.
This figure not only represents a solid backing, but also reflects a subtle contrast with international military spending, compared with the United States, although China's defense budget is growing year by year, but the gap between the two is still significant.
In 2023, the Chinese dollar will be $224.8 billion, while the United States will be as high as $857.9 billion. This means that last year, China's defense spending was only about a quarter of that of the United States.
In 2024, this percentage drops slightly to 261%, highlighting that the gap between Chinese and US military spending is still widening. However, we cannot just focus on the U.S.-China relationship.
Globally, changes in military spending are also of concern, with Russia, for example, having its defense budget surging by a staggering 68% in 2024 due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, reaching a staggering 108 trillion rubles.
This figure not only highlights the tension in the region, but also brings deep thinking to China's strategic development. The growth of China's top expenditure is not an isolated phenomenon, but an integral part of the country's overall development strategy.
In a complex and volatile international environment, transparent and reasonable military spending is not only the cornerstone of China's major country, but also the international community's expectation of China's responsibility as a major country.
Globally, defense spending has become an indispensable part of countries' budgets. It is not only a manifestation of military strength, but also a symbol of international status and security needs.
In recent years, the increase or decrease of defense spending in various countries has touched the nerves of the world. As a defeated country in World War II, Japan's growth in defense spending is particularly noteworthy, with a year-on-year increase of 165%。
Although it has slowed from last year, it is still staggering, while countries such as Germany, India and France have outpaced China in terms of defense spending.
China's defense budget, on the other hand, has maintained single-digit growth for nine consecutive years, with 7 this yearThe 2% growth rate was basically the same as last year, which was steady and firm.
Behind all this, we see not only the increase or decrease of numbers, but also the epitome of the strategic wrestling between countries on the international stage. Military spending is not only a symbol of strength, but also a manifestation of responsibility.
In this era of uncertainties, we hope that all countries will be more transparent and rational in their approach to military spending, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
On the chessboard of global military spending, each country has drawn its own unique strategic map according to its own economic context, security needs and international responsibilities.
China, as a large country in the East, will spend only 1 percent of its GDP on its military in 202431%, which is well below the global average, even among NATO members.
It is only higher than Luxembourg, Austria and Belgium, and lower than peaceful countries such as Denmark and Slovenia, as well as "permanent neutrals" such as Sweden and defeated countries in World War II such as Germany.
In contrast, the United States, the world's economic leader, spends about 4 percent of its GDP on its military spending, which is staggering.
If China's military spending were to rise to the same level as the United States in terms of GDP, it would soar to a staggering $500 billion.
In the whirlpool of war, Russia's defense spending accounts for more than 6% of its total economy, a new high after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
These data are not only a mirror image of the investment in various things, but also a reflection of the treacherous global security situation. The increase in military spending has undoubtedly added bricks to the country's security barrier and brought considerable challenges to international relations and global peace.
In recent years, the reshaping of global military power has become the focus of attention of various countries. Against this backdrop, NATO countries, Japan and other countries have set targets for military spending to at least 2% of GDP.
China, on the other hand, is clearly particularly restrained under this standard. It is worth noting that even countries like India have long accounted for 2 percent of GDP in defense spendingAbout 5%.
In the ranking of military spending by major countries in the world, China's level is actually relatively low, and even at the per capita level, it is in the lower reach.
This fact is undoubtedly a powerful rebuff to the argument of "reckless use of force" in the mouths of those with ulterior motives. More importantly, this data also fully proves China's firm determination and practical actions to adhere to the path of "peaceful development".
On the delicate balance of the global military balance, China maintains a rational and restrained attitude. This choice of the level of military spending is not only in line with the country's actual situation, but also sends a clear signal to the world that China is committed to peaceful development.
Therefore, we have every reason to believe that China will continue to play an active and responsible role in maintaining global peace and stability.