China has announced a military budget of 1.11 trillion Yuan, the equivalent of 175 billion US dollars for the coming year.
The figure, an 8% increase on last year, was announced as the annual meeting of parliament got under way in Beijing.
The Prime Minister also set a target of 6.5% growth for the economy.
According to BBC News, the National People’s Congress (NPC) is also expected to remove the two-term presidential limit, enabling Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely.
The vote on the proposal will take place on March 11 and is expected to be unanimously approved.
Taiwan National Day Celebration
