China to increase military spending by nearly 15 percent

The transcript discusses China's 2006 defense budget, which was 2838 billion RMB, equivalent to 35.1 billion USD. This budget represented a 14.7% increase from the previous year and accounted for 7.4% of the national fiscal expenditure.

What was the proposed national defense budget for 2006 in RMB?

• 2838 billion RMB

• 351 million RMB

• 351 billion RMB

• 2838 million RMB

How much was the 2006 defense budget in USD approximately?

• 351 billion USD

• 2838 million USD

• 2838 billion USD

• 351 million USD

Which government body proposed the 2006 defense budget?

• Ministry of Defense

• Ministry of Finance

• State Council

• National Development and Reform Commission

By what percentage did the 2006 defense budget increase compared to the previous year?

• 15.8%

• 12.3%

• 14.7%

• 10.5%

What percentage of the national fiscal expenditure budget was allocated to defense in 2006?

• 6.9%

• 8.2%

• 5.6%

• 7.4%