China's Increasing Defense Budget Causing a Degree of Alarm: Lowe Institute

The video discusses China's significant defense budget, which is larger than the combined budgets of ASEAN, Japan, and India, causing regional concern. It highlights the modernization of the PLA and China's economic growth. Despite China's rise, its military spending is still a third of the US's. China's strategy focuses on the South China Sea to gain regional power. However, countries like Japan, Australia, and India are countering China's military growth. China's challenge lies in forming durable regional partnerships due to distrust in its intentions.

What is the primary reason for China's significant increase in its defense budget?

• To support its allies in the region

• To modernize its military as its economy grows

• To reduce its reliance on foreign military technology

• To match the military spending of the United States

How does China's military spending compare to that of the United States?

• It is less than one-tenth of the US

• It is about one-third of the US

• It is about the same as the US

• It is twice as much as the US

What is China's strategic focus in terms of military modernization?

• Developing nuclear capabilities

• Focusing on its near abroad, especially the South China Sea

• Expanding its influence in Europe

• Building a global military presence

Which countries are actively working to counterbalance China's military power in the region?

• South Korea and Vietnam

• Japan, Australia, and India

• Russia and North Korea

• The United States and Canada

What is a significant challenge for China in terms of its military dominance in the region?

• Insufficient economic resources

• Over-reliance on foreign military aid

• Inability to form durable partnerships

• Lack of advanced technology