Achieving modernization is a universal pursuit that requires exploring unique national paths.Through years of experience,the CPC has united China behind a distinct model focused on people-centered development,cultural...Achieving modernization is a universal pursuit that requires exploring unique national paths.Through years of experience,the CPC has united China behind a distinct model focused on people-centered development,cultural enrichment,environmental harmony,and peaceful growth.This commitment to peaceful development shapes China’s approach to foreign affairs.China does not seek hegemony or confrontation.Its defense policy remains defensive and its military spending modest.While some portray China’s emergence as aggressive,the facts tell a different story.China’s 2021 defense budget was just 1.3%of its GDP,far below the global average.Meanwhile,U.S.military spending exceeds$800 billion annually and reaches 3.5%of its GDP.展开更多
文摘Achieving modernization is a universal pursuit that requires exploring unique national paths.Through years of experience,the CPC has united China behind a distinct model focused on people-centered development,cultural enrichment,environmental harmony,and peaceful growth.This commitment to peaceful development shapes China’s approach to foreign affairs.China does not seek hegemony or confrontation.Its defense policy remains defensive and its military spending modest.While some portray China’s emergence as aggressive,the facts tell a different story.China’s 2021 defense budget was just 1.3%of its GDP,far below the global average.Meanwhile,U.S.military spending exceeds$800 billion annually and reaches 3.5%of its GDP.