China announces 14.9% rise in defense spending in 2009

China announces 14.9% rise in defense spending in 2009

BEIJING, China - Reporters question Chinese officials in Beijing on March 4 after a spokesman announced at a news conference that China will increase defense spending in 2009 by 14.9 percent on last year's budget. (Kyodo)

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