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US Panel Warns: China’s Submarine Growth Threatens Undersea Dominance

3/5/2026

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On March 2, 2026, the congressional advisory panel warned China’s maritime rise jeopardizes U.S. undersea dominance and urged the Pentagon to maintain superiority.
The warning comes as tensions with China rise ahead of an upcoming summit.
The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), established by Congress in 2000, says China’s submarine investments could challenge U.S. dominance.
Randall Schriver, chair of the USCC, emphasized keeping undersea operations a strength.

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On March 2, 2026, the congressional advisory panel warned China’s maritime rise jeopardizes U.S. undersea dominance and urged the Pentagon to maintain superiority.
The warning comes as tensions with China rise ahead of an upcoming summit.
The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), established by Congress in 2000, says China’s submarine investments could challenge U.S. dominance.
Randall Schriver, chair of the USCC, emphasized keeping undersea operations a strength.