Staff Reports
A recent report from the Department of Defense has unveiled some alarming news about China’s military buildup, likening it to the dramatic increase in Germany’s military might in the 1930s. Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former Pentagon official and now a senior fellow, has sounded the alarm bells about this stark escalation. It appears China is not just flexing its muscles for show; it is serious about becoming a dominant military power on the global stage.
The statistics are mind-blowing. According to the defense report, China has added 320 new intercontinental missiles capable of threatening the continental United States. Their total is now around 600 missiles, which is quite a hefty arsenal. On top of that, they are projected to surpass 1,000 operational nuclear warheads by the year 2030. This alarming growth is compounded by the fact that China boasts the largest navy in the world, currently comprising 370 ships and submarines, with plans to expand to 435 by the end of the decade. While China speeds ahead, the U.S. Navy has remained stagnant, growing little over the past 20 years.
The military muscle China is building doesn’t stop with missiles and warships. Experts note that they are also ramping up psychological warfare tactics, which raises questions about their true intentions. Many are worried that this military expansion is a direct response to perceived weaknesses in the current U.S. administration’s foreign policy. The global optics seem to suggest that China is seizing the moment to fortify its military during a time of American distraction.
Adding fuel to the fire, recent photos of President Biden and his son Hunter with Chinese business partners have surfaced, prompting serious ethical concerns. Critics argue that these images send a message of complicity, suggesting that the Biden administration has inadvertently allowed China to feel emboldened. Some commentators note that after Biden was elected, Chinese figures openly celebrated, believing they had a friendly administration in place. With a past clouded by controversial dealings and withdrawal strategies, many conservatives suspect that the current administration has weakened American standing overseas, inviting further aggression from nations like China.
Looking ahead, should Donald Trump take office again, many believe his first order of business must be to address the rising threat from China. Thoughts swirl about how he can persuade China to back down from its military ambitions. Experts agree that it is essential for American leadership to prioritize military readiness, with an emphasis on revamping naval operations as a signal to Beijing. Keeping an eye on the Chinese military agenda will be crucial as the United States navigates this complex and increasingly hazardous geopolitical landscape. The future may hang in the balance, but as long as American resolve persists, it is never truly too late to chart a new course.
