Xi decade reshapes China's military, and the region: Report

Beijing's military budget has now increased for 27 consecutive years. - AFP

SYDNEY (AFP): During Xi Jinping's decade-long rule, China has built the world's largest navy, revamped the globe's biggest standing army, and amassed a nuclear and ballistic arsenal to trouble any foe.

With China's neighbours now rushing to keep pace, Xi's next five-year term is likely to see a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.