Niklas Swanström was quoted by AFP on China’s increased military spending with an eye on the US and Taiwan
March 5, 2026: Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, was quoted by AFP on China’s increased military spending with an eye on the US and Taiwan.
“That is proportional to its economy and legitimate defence needs,” said Niklas Swanström.
“However, the absolute spending level (second globally) and rapid capability development concern neighbours,” Swanström told AFP.