中国将2026年国防预算提高7%至2 770亿美元, China raises 2026 defense budget by 7% to $277 billion amid modernization and regional tensions.

中国宣布其2026年国防预算将增长7%,达到1.91万亿元人民币(2 770亿美元),这是五年来最缓慢的增长率,但仍高于预期的经济增长。 China has announced a 7% increase in its 2026 defense budget to 1.91 trillion yuan ($277 billion), the slowest growth rate in five years but still above its projected economic growth. 崛起支持当前的军事现代化,包括先进武器、网络能力和台湾周围的准备状态,同时支持区域紧张和内部军事改革。 The rise supports ongoing military modernization, including advanced weapons, cyber capabilities, and readiness around Taiwan, amid regional tensions and internal military reforms. 分析家估计中国的实际国防支出可能因未公布计划而高出32%至63%。 While officially second only to the U.S., analysts estimate China’s actual defense spending may be 32% to 63% higher due to undisclosed programs. 随着北京将经济增长目标降低到4.5%-5%,反映国内需求疲软,以及将重点转向根据《第十五五年计划》促进消费和社会保护,这一预算就出现了。 The budget comes as Beijing lowers its economic growth target to 4.5%-5%, reflects weak domestic demand, and shifts focus toward boosting consumption and social protection under its 15th Five-Year Plan.