China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress.

The article focuses on the implications of China's naval modernization for U.S. Navy capabilities. Topics include China's expanding naval fleet and its growing operations in the Western Pacific, comparisons of ship numbers between the U.S. and China, and U.S. strategic responses, including increased presence and new operational concepts, to counteract China's maritime advancements.