China’s naval forces are undergoing an exceptionally rapid expansion, quickly narrowing the gap with the United States in terms of capabilities. A significant factor underpinning this dramatic growth is Beijing’s formidable shipbuilding capacity. According to expert analysis, China currently possesses a shipbuilding capability that is an astounding 200 times greater than that of the US. This vast industrial advantage enables the continuous and accelerated delivery of new vessels, significantly contributing to the modernization and enlargement of its naval fleet on a scale described as extraordinary by observers.
China’s navy is expanding at breakneck speed – and catching up with the US
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