China Expands World's Largest Navy to Challenge U.S. Maritime Dominance
· World · Hindustan Times, Wall Street Journal
China has built the world's largest navy, now comprising more than 400 ships and submarines, according to official U.S. data. This fleet is approximately 35% larger than the American Navy by hull count, marking a significant shift in global maritime power. The expansion is supported by China's massive shipbuilding industry, which produces over half of the world's merchant vessels annually. Beijing is also extending its reach by financing a network of ports across Sri Lanka, Israel, and Peru. Chinese naval vessels now routinely patrol busy trade routes and conduct training exercises in waters previously dominated by the U.S.
Why it matters
The rapid growth of China's naval capabilities challenges the U.S. maritime supremacy held since World War II, increasing the risk of friction in critical global trade corridors.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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