Whereas China's overall real military spending has increased threefold since 2000, China’s real military equipment spending increased nearly eight-fold over the same period. The data and strategic implications are documented with Wilson Beaver (Heritage) in RealClear Defense here
China’s Defence Budget Relative to the USA – Commentary
This Ope-Ed in Foreign Policy adds some flavour to China's military spending numbers, measured in PPP. It cautions against reading too much into claims that the USA's defense budget is bigger than the next ten countries combined and far larger than China's dfenese buget. This is is the result of collaboration with Wilson Beaver at … Continue reading China’s Defence Budget Relative to the USA – Commentary
China’s Real Military Budget Far Bigger, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), revealed on the floor of the Senate that intelligence officials believe the real Chinese military budget is probably close to about $700 billion dollars more than double market exchange rates conversions of estimates of China’s defence spending . Further discussion here by Mackenzie Eaglen of the the American Enterprise Institute.
Will Australia’s Defence Budget Stand the Test: National Insurance
It would be odd to buy insurance without knowing what the policy covers. Nevertheless this pretty much describes how Australia's annual defence spending, to be announced in Tuesday's budget, has been worked out.
China’s Economic Power is Smaller than You Think
China’s economic presence on world markets is actually much smaller than that of the United States of America and smaller than our key three asia-pacific allies combined.
U.S Military Defence Spending: It’s Not What You Think
Recent calls for an increase in military spending and renewed U.S. military dominance reflect a growing alarm over defense readiness.
China’s greatest challenge will be escaping the middle income trap
China’s slower growth figures have caused jitters in world financial markets. Nevertheless its growth remains at miracle levels. At this pace, China would appear to remain on track to become the richest and most powerful country in the world, bar none.
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