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“Since the first Gulf War in 1991, the Chinese have been increasing their military budget roughly by 11 percent a year on average. There's no way that China will be able to sustain that sort of military expenditure. And then the most important reason is because of its population changes.”

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Howard W. French

Howard W. French is an American journalist renowned for his reporting and commentary on Asia. Born on October 14, 1957, he has worked in various countries including China, Japan, and South Korea. French is praised for his in-depth investigative reporting and profound insights into complex international relations. more

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