China Is ‘Working Furiously’ to Grow Its Fleet Ahead of a 2027 War—And That’s a Clear Threat to America

It’s become apparent that a trade war may not be the only kind of conflict China plans on waging against the United States. In the wake of reports that the Chinese Navy is preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027, the U.S. Navy has been ramping up the readiness of its Battle Force, which has not seen major combat in decades. In spite of being larger and more technologically advanced, the U.S. naval fleet may be in trouble. On the other side of the Pacific, China has ushered in an unprecedented naval expansion that makes it a real challenger to America’s tradition of naval dominance. Here’s how the two countries stack up, and what military strategists think will be the tipping point in a potential wartime scenario. [View in Browser]( [Popular Mechanics]( [SHOP]( [EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [China Is ‘Working Furiously’ to Grow Its Fleet Ahead of a 2027 War—And That’s a Clear Threat to America]( [China Is ‘Working Furiously’ to Grow Its Fleet Ahead of a 2027 War—And That’s a Clear Threat to America]( [China Is ‘Working Furiously’ to Grow Its Fleet Ahead of a 2027 War—And That’s a Clear Threat to America]( It’s become apparent that a trade war may not be the only kind of conflict China plans on waging against the United States. In the wake of reports that the Chinese Navy is preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027, the U.S. Navy has been ramping up the readiness of its Battle Force, which has not seen major combat in decades. In spite of being larger and more technologically advanced, the U.S. naval fleet may be in trouble. On the other side of the Pacific, China has ushered in an unprecedented naval expansion that makes it a real challenger to America’s tradition of naval dominance. Here’s how the two countries stack up, and what military strategists think will be the tipping point in a potential wartime scenario. It’s become apparent that a trade war may not be the only kind of conflict China plans on waging against the United States. In the wake of reports that the Chinese Navy is preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027, the U.S. Navy has been ramping up the readiness of its Battle Force, which has not seen major combat in decades. In spite of being larger and more technologically advanced, the U.S. naval fleet may be in trouble. On the other side of the Pacific, China has ushered in an unprecedented naval expansion that makes it a real challenger to America’s tradition of naval dominance. Here’s how the two countries stack up, and what military strategists think will be the tipping point in a potential wartime scenario. [Read More]( [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Apple Watch History Rewind: A Decade-Long Journey]( [Apple Watch History Rewind: A Decade-Long Journey]( The now-iconic smartwatch celebrates its 10th Anniversary [Read More]( [Breeze Through Your Morning Commute on These Editor-Tested Electric Scooters]( [Breeze Through Your Morning Commute on These Editor-Tested Electric Scooters]( These electric scooters can make your commute easier—and a whole lot more fun. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [Russia’s New Doomsday Missile Was Built to Annihilate America—Then, It Exploded]( Russia’s New Doomsday Missile Was Built to Annihilate America—Then, It Exploded]( The weapon, designed to be an apex engine of atomic destruction, already has the unofficial nickname “Satan-II.” But will it ever get off the ground? [Read More]( [The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience]( [The 10 Best 4K TVs That Guarantee a Great Viewing Experience]( Stream, game, and catch live sports action all in stunning resolution. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Alternate text] [These MagSafe Car Mounts Keep Your iPhone Secure While Driving]( [These MagSafe Car Mounts Keep Your iPhone Secure While Driving]( An essential accessory for your vehicle. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [POP Membership]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:pmpmembership@popularmechanics.com) Follow Us [Visit Popular Mechanics on Facebook]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on X formerly Twitter]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on Instagram]( [Visit Popular Mechanics on YouTube]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779