On the eve of the annual Chinese People’s Congress, the government spokesman said that his country sees “no conflict and no fundamental strategic disagreements” with Europe. Tensions between the two regions have escalated over the past year as China continues to support Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine.
Spokesman Wang Chao did not comment on the war. He said, however, that Europe and China must work together “to find political solutions to solve regional and international problems and to contribute to world peace”.
At the same time, Wang announced that China’s military spending will continue to increase. In 2022, the defense budget has already increased by 7.1%. An equivalent increase is planned for this year.
“But other countries shouldn’t feel threatened by the modernization of our military,” Wang said. China spends the most on its military after the United States of all countries.
People’s Congress
Nearly 3,000 Communist Party of China (CPC) delegates will be in the Chinese capital Beijing for a week starting Sunday for the annual meeting of the People’s Congress.
Some important political appointments are planned for this year. Observers assume that current premier Li Keqiang and vice premier Liu He will step down. Li Qiang and He Lifeng, confidants of President Xi Jinping, would take their place.
Source: BNR
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