China hikes defence budget by 7.5 per cent to $177.61 billion

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68263308.cms

https://www.news.com.au/finance/chinas-latest-island-grab-fishing-militia-makes-move-on-sandbars-around-philippines-thitu-island/news-story/7805269e5fe270f59e7657328f0c6382

China’s latest island grab: Fishing ‘militia’ makes move on sandbars around Philippines’ Thitu Island