China's naval shipbuilding output doubles US, raising Taiwan conflict concerns

A new survey shows Chinese shipyards delivered over twice the naval tonnage of US counterparts in 2024-2025, highlighting a widening production gap. Analysts caution that tonnage alone is imperfect, noting US advantages in submarines, carriers, and experience, but the gap could be decisive in a prolonged Taiwan conflict.

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