In 1998 and 1999,the proportion of defense spending in the total state financial expenditure was 8.66% and 8.20%,respectively,and that in 2000 is 8.29%,all lower than those in 1997 or earlier (see Chart 1).

• 1998年、1999年和2000年，中国国防费占同期国家财政支出的比重分别为8.；66%25、8