Luigi1 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Here's an article of GCR interests...China supremacy & the GCR... Treat as a rumor. Not verified. Your opine. China’s Plans To Dominate At Sea In 2026. ARTICLE: Naval expansion signals long-term challenge to U.S. maritime dominance. Beijing accelerates shipbuilding, far-sea operations & power projection. Overview: -China is expected to continue rapid naval modernization in 2026, expanding its reach across the Pacific & beyond. -The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the world’s largest navy by ship count. -New aircraft carriers, frigates, submarines & amphibious vessels underscore Beijing’s maritime ambitions. -U.S. defense officials warn China aims to displace the US as the dominant global power. -Naval expansion is central to China’s strategy on Taiwan, the South China Sea & the First Island Chain. -Pacific next. Key Developments: -China commissioned its most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, featuring electromagnetic catapults capable of launching heavier & stealth aircraft. -Construction indicators suggest a future nuclear-powered carrier, pointing toward sustained blue-water ambitions. -The Type 054B stealth frigate entered service, expanding a fleet that already includes more than 40 vessels across multiple variants. -Sea trials began for the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a hybrid platform capable of launching aircraft & drones. -Dual aircraft carrier deployments & operations near Australia demonstrated China’s growing comfort with long-range naval missions. -Expanded submarine development, including new nuclear-powered attack submarines, reflects a growing focus on undersea warfare. -Civilian vessels are increasingly integrated into amphibious exercises, highlighting China’s civil-military fusion strategy. Why It Matters: Sea power is the backbone of China’s long-term strategic competition with the US. Naval dominance allows Beijing to challenge US presence, protect supply lines, enforce territorial claims & project power well beyond its shores. The scale & pace of China’s shipbuilding effort suggest this is not a short-term buildup, but a structural shift in the global balance of power. Control of maritime routes directly influences trade security, energy flows & geopolitical leverage, especially in the Indo-Pacific. Why It Matters To Foreign Currency Holders: -Maritime dominance affects global trade stability, influencing export flows & currency strength. -Heightened naval tensions increase risk premiums, impacting capital flows & investor confidence. -Disruptions near Taiwan or major sea lanes could trigger currency volatility across Asia & beyond. -Defense-driven spending & alliance realignments reshape fiscal & monetary priorities. For currency holders, sea lanes are settlement lanes — when naval control is contested, financial systems feel the pressure. Implications For The Global Reset: -Pillar: Maritime Power Underpins Monetary Power. Trade security precedes currency stability. -Pillar: Military Expansion Accelerates Bloc Formation. Naval reach drives alliance consolidation & financial fragmentation. -Pillar: Taiwan Remains a Systemic Risk Node. Any disruption there reverberates through global markets. This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbeach Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 US Virginia Class subs engineered to sink anything they got. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi1 Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 1 minute ago, southbeach said: US Virginia Class subs engineered to sink anything they got. Drones & Exocent sea to sea misiles makes any & all modern day navies obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETTYBOOP Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 They can all do what they want as far as I am concerned. After the rv... We uk folks need trump to do a Venezuela on kier starmer ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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