China's defense build-up merits closer attention from Navy, say analysts

摘要

China has been beefing up its military might, and the rapid growth of its navy, in particular, is creating disagreements in the Defense Department over whether such a build-up ought to be perceived as a threat to U.S. interests in the Pacific. Analysts who have been monitoring Chinas emerging maritime clout say the U.S. Navy needs to incorporate those developments into its immediate and future plans.