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A shift in naval capabilities could affect U.S. security planning and interests at sea. The article summary does not specify particular deployments, locations, or immediate effects on Americans.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • CHINA; INDO-PACIFIC
China’s Naval Buildup Challenges U.S. Maritime Dominance
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China is undertaking a large peacetime naval buildup, according to The Wall Street Journal, which says the country’s shipbuilding capacity is a major factor. The article frames the buildup as changing the balance of naval power at sea.
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