中国表示其国防支出低于全球平均水平, 自2016年以来每年增长不到GDP的1.5%。 China says its defense spending is below global averages, growing less than 1.5% of GDP annually since 2016.

中国全国人民代表大会发言人指出,中国国防开支占国内生产总值的比例低于全球平均水平。 A spokesperson at China's National People's Congress stated that the country's defense spending as a percentage of GDP is below the global average. 自2016年以来,中国国防开支每年以一位数增长,支出保持在GDP的1.5%以下。 Since 2016, China has seen single-digit growth in defense spending annually, with expenses staying below 1.5% of GDP. 发言人强调,强有力的防卫对于中国的主权和国际责任至关重要。 The spokesperson highlighted that a strong defense is essential for China's sovereignty and international responsibilities.