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Published on: 24. April 2023

Arms race – for fear of China

epa09492558 A WZ-8 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is showcased during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, 28 September 2021. The event, also known as Airshow China, runs from 28 September through 03 October 2021. According to military commentator Song Zhongping's statement to the media, the exhibition presents sophisticated surveillance drones and jets able to jam electronic equipment with a focus on disputed territories from Taiwan to the South China Sea. Airshow China has become one of the top five air shows in the world. EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

Military spending continues to rise to record levels around the globe. The reasons are the Ukraine war and tensions in Asia. There, Xi Jinping is rebuilding the People's Liberation Army. A fear of China is growing in the region.

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Michael Radunski

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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