The article discusses the significant expansion of the Chinese navy, which now surpasses the U.S. Navy in size with its growing fleet, including multiple aircraft carriers. It mentions China's aggressive territorial claims and highlights historical parallels to past conflicts, particularly focusing on the distinction between having a large number of ships versus having an operational and strategically coordinated navy. The author emphasizes that while China has invested in shipbuilding, its true naval power will depend on the ability to unify these resources effectively in wartime, unlike Japan's historically fragmented naval strategy.
China's naval expansion is rapidly altering the balance of power at sea, but questions remain whether it can effectively coordinate its fleet in war.
The contrast between a mere collection of ships and a true navy that operates as a cohesive force is critical for strategic success.
While China boasts about its extensive shipbuilding and fleet size, the real test will be whether it can integrate these assets into a functional naval force.
China’s claims in the South China Sea, marked by its 'Nine-dash Line', lack historical or legal support, echoing Japan's wartime strategies.
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