China or the US: Who has the largest army?

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China or the US: Who has the largest army? Asia / Pacific

Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 12:28

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The United States and China have the two largest militaries in the world in terms of budget, personnel, weaponry, and equipment. Our colleagues at France 2 and Simon Moritz compare the two global powers’ military on land, in the ocean, and their colossal budgets.

Keywords for this article

• China
• USA
• Donald Trump
• Xi Jinping
• Beijing
• Trade
• Taiwan
• Iran
• business
• Elon Musk

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