| 2006 | 2011 | |
| Medical/Healthcare | 132 | 643 |
| Education | 546.4 | 1649.7 |
| Social Security/Employment | 439.4 | 1110.9 |
| National Defense | 283.8 | 601.1 |
Budgets In Billions (RMB)
Sources:
, carnegieendowment.org
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of
| 2006 | 2011 | |
| Medical/Healthcare | 132 | 643 |
| Education | 546.4 | 1649.7 |
| Social Security/Employment | 439.4 | 1110.9 |
| National Defense | 283.8 | 601.1 |
of
Other budgets in China have experienced a greater increase in growth rate than the national defense budget's growth rate for the years 2006-2011. Each of these budgets, for more peaceful endeavors, also surpass the budget allotted for defense.