"Retired Admiral Urges Rapid Boat Building to Counter China's Growing Naval Power"

Retired US Navy Adm. James Stavridis emphasized the need for the US to expand its naval forces and build more ships to keep pace with China, which currently has the world's largest navy with over 355 vessels. Stavridis highlighted the importance of quantity in shipbuilding and suggested that the US Navy should approach 350 ships to match China's capabilities. He also emphasized the strength of US military alliances as a deterrent to a potential Chinese offensive.