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China Sets 5% Economic Growth Target and Increases Defense Spending by 7.2%

Fairooz Maliha Hasan
Fairooz Maliha Hasan Published March 5, 2023
Last updated: 2023/03/05 at 8:19 AM
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China has recently announced a 5% economic growth target for the year 2023, along with an increase in defense spending of 7.2%. This growth target is the lowest since 1990, when the target was set at 4%. The increase in defense spending is the largest since 2012, when the rate was 10.7%.

This announcement was made at China’s annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress. This session is intended to set the government’s goals and objectives for the coming year. During this session, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that the country’s economic growth rate would remain at around 5%. He also said that the rate could be adjusted depending on the situation.

The Chinese government also announced that it would increase defense spending by 7.2%. This is the largest increase in defense spending since 2012. This increase is primarily intended to modernize China’s military, as it seeks to transformation into a fully modern military. It is also intended to bolster China’s position on the global stage.

The Chinese government has also made it clear that it intends to be a major player in the global economy. This is evidenced by the fact that the country’s economic growth target is set at 5%. This is a significant decrease from the 6.5% growth rate that was targeted for the past two years. The government is hoping that this lower growth rate will allow the country to focus on other areas such as technology and innovation.

In addition to setting economic and defense spending targets, the Chinese government also announced a number of other measures. These include increasing investment in education and healthcare, improving infrastructure, and promoting green energy. The government also pledged to crack down on corruption and improve the business environment.

Overall, the Chinese government has set ambitious goals for the coming year. The 5% economic growth target and 7.2% increase in defense spending are both significant steps towards achieving these goals. The government is hoping that these measures will help create a more prosperous and secure future for the country.

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Fairooz Maliha Hasan March 5, 2023
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