China's defense spending reasonable, restrained

China's defense expenditure is reasonable and restrained, primarily aimed at addressing security risks, fulfilling international responsibilities and contributing to global security, a military spokesman said on Sunday.

"The world is far from peaceful, and China's territorial reunification remains unresolved," said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesman for the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force to the third session of the 14th National People's Congress.

"Our nation is one of the countries confronted with complex security situations, while the Chinese military has been facing grave challenges in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity."