Ryan Chan
Experts have told Newsweek that China has the intent and capability to become a "world-class military" and enjoy conventional superiority in the Indo-Pacific region as it expands and modernizes its naval force massively, which ranks at the top historically in this regard.
The Chinese military did not immediately respond to Newsweek's request for comment.
Why It Matters
Last month, the United States Defense Department released its annual report on Chinese military power, which stated China, the "pacing challenge" for the U.S. military, continued its efforts to form the military into an increasingly capable instrument of national power.
With regard to its naval development, the report said the Chinese navy remains the largest in the world by hull count, with over 370 ships and submarines in service. Meanwhile, the country has over 600 nuclear warheads.
In response to the report, the Chinese Defense Ministry said the country "adheres to the path of peaceful development and a national defense policy that is defensive in nature."
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