China is significantly expanding its military capabilities and strategic presence globally, particularly focusing on regions where the U.S. has strong interests. This includes potential new naval outposts in the Middle East and a notable presence at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base. China's military expansion over the last three years includes the construction of over 400 aircraft, 20 major warships, and a doubling of its missile inventory, now targeting U.S. warships and bases. Additionally, China's naval fleet has grown to 350 warships, surpassing the U.S.'s fleet of 290.
With Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respond - China’s strategic positioning of warships at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base indicates a significant shift in its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This move represents an expansion of China's global… https://t.co/0YR62l6TP1
This is astounding. “In the three years since he's been in command, Aquilino says China has built more than 400 aircraft, 20 major warships, and doubled its missile inventory.” DOUBLED its already huge missile inventory? https://t.co/Q2LCVZgqNd
China Has 350 Warships. The US Has 290. That’s a problem. by @stavridisj https://t.co/LZGfcDCODS
China has a lot more missiles — with US warships and bases in its sights https://t.co/O6MGaGFx0z
🚨 China’s little-understood forward edge defense doctrine centers around deploying military assets abroad where China’s adversaries — principally the US — are strongest, such as the Middle East. In certain cases, China is eyeing new naval outposts adjacent to brick-and-mortar US… https://t.co/QJbsuSP2Sc