In recent years, China has sharply developed shipbuilding and has become one of the largest naval powers in the world. Today, China has 234 warships, a figure that surpasses the US Navy.
According to experts, China’s shipbuilding capacity is hundreds of times greater than that of the US. Therefore, China is building many new ships in a short period of time and increasing its power at sea.
At the same time, the US remains technically superior. America has many large aircraft carriers and modern submarines, while China so far has only two aircraft carriers.
However, China is quickly expanding its capabilities. New bases are being built in the South China Sea, and underwater drones and missile systems are being tested. This could affect the balance of power in the region.
Beijing’s leadership explains the strengthening of the fleet as a matter of national security. President Xi Jinping states that China will no longer be weak in the face of foreign aggression.
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