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Fearsome: China now acquires weapons systems five times faster than the United States. American Admiral John Aquilino has described this military expansion as “the most extensive and rapid buildup since World War II.” Glossary
Politician - A person who works in politics.
King Charles - Charles III has been Britain's king since 2022.
Kazan - An industrial city in Russia's west. It is the capital of the Tatar Autonomous Republic.
BRICS - Short for the five largest emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. However, the group has recently expanded and now includes countries that are not in the acronym, such as Egypt and the UAE.
Emerging economies - Countries that are developing quickly and playing a bigger role in world trade.
Narendra Modi - The prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian.
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
Xi Jinping - The president of China, who has concentrated power and removed term limits allowing him to serve for life.
Economy - The way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living.
Military - Soldiers or armed forces.
Drills - Practices for certain emergency or military situations.
Taiwan Strait - Part of the South China Sea, separating Taiwan from mainland China.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Ally - A person or group that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Enemies - People who hate each other.