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What Beijing’s two-to-one shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan

23 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 CHINA SHIPYARDS OUTPACING US IN NAVAL TONNAGE Mainland Chinese shipyards delivered more than twice as much naval tonnage as US counterparts in 2024 and 2025, according to a new survey. Analysts said the growing production gap could weigh heavily in a prolonged conflict over Taiwan. Source: South China Morning Post #Taiwan #Beijing #US #shipbuilding

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