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China's Naval Expansion Threatens U.S. Dominance by 2040

3/2/2026

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Rear Admiral Mike Brookes testified on March 2, 2026, before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that China's naval power is growing and could challenge U.S. dominance by 2040.
He noted a significant rise in China's submarine production and a shift toward all-nuclear construction.
The hearings by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission address China's maritime capabilities and their implications for global order.

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Rear Admiral Mike Brookes testified on March 2, 2026, before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that China's naval power is growing and could challenge U.S. dominance by 2040.
He noted a significant rise in China's submarine production and a shift toward all-nuclear construction.
The hearings by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission address China's maritime capabilities and their implications for global order.