China hikes defence budget to USD 209 billion, 6.8 per cent increase
Beijing, Mar 5 (PTI) China on Friday increased its defence budget to USD 209 billion, a 6.8 per cent hike compared to the last year. The budget hike was announced by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the country's Parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC).
China hikes defence budget to USD 209 billion, 6.8 per cent increase. Source: PTI