CHINA’S TOP GENERAL says the United States spends too much on its military in light of the current economic crisis. PLA chief Gen. Chen Bingde made those remarks at a joint news conference in Beijing after meeting with Mullen. “If the U.S. could reduce its military spending a bit and spend more on improving the livelihood of the American people … wouldn’t that be a better scenario?” Chen said.
China’s military budget of $95 billion this year is the world’s second-highest after Washington’s planned $650 billion in defense spending. <<<Includes 3 wars
Mullen and Chen are trying to upgrade military-to-military ties after setbacks over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, cyberattacks traced to China and concern about Beijing’s military plans.
Over the past year, China has seen a flare-up in territorial spats with Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam and seen its relations strained with South Korea – all of which have turned to Washington for support. More Stories:
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Obama Plans – Gut U.S. National Security?
In an effort to tell voters during the 2012 election cycle that he significantly reduced government spending, President Barack Obama is said to be considering national security budget cuts totaling upwards of $700 billion in a deal to raise the debt limit.
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