We all know the headlines: “China builds largest navy.” or: “China’s missile tech leaps ahead.” But here’s the uncomfortable truth: This isn’t about ships. It’s about a strategic plan to dominate the 21st century—militarily, economically, and digitally.

The U.S. is preparing for drone warfare - but U.S. drone makers are highly dependent on Chinese suppliers for key parts, also including rear earth elements. And it will take more than 2 years to change that.

A single Chinese firm, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered 250+ ships (14 million gross tons) in 2024.
That’s more tonnage than the entire U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry has produced since World War II. Let that sink in.