China-Japan tensions flare up over maritime disputes

Jun 27, 2022

Beijing [China], June 27 : Amidst the escalating tensions with China, Japan is holding intense discussions on increasing defence budget and developing nuclear-powered submarines...

China to enhance military budget by 7.1 per cent

Mar 05, 2022

Beijing [China], March 5 : China is going to increase its military budget by 7.1 per cent to USD 229.5 billion in 2022 according...

Union Budget lacks same level of ambition as US, Chinese economies: Gaurav Gogoi

Feb 01, 2026

Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, "Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a budget for growth and development is unnecessary. Countries...

China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails

Mar 12, 2024

Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day of the Second Annual Session of this formal gathering of China's political leaders, the 2024...

Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan unveils record defence budget

Aug 14, 2020

Taipei [Taiwan], August 14 : As tensions with China escalates, Taiwan has unveiled a budget with a 10 per cent increase in defence spending...

Taiwan raises defense budget 14.9 pc amid escalating China tensions

Aug 25, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], August 25 : Taiwan proposed a budget of USD 17.3 billion in defence for 2023 on Thursday, a 14.9 per cent increase...