“China
may reportedly build some 415 warships by 2030, according to former
top intelligence officer James Fanell as cited by US journalist
Zachary Keck; Keck underscored that this would be a significant
increase over China's current naval power.”
“...
the Pentagon has recently admitted in its 2015 'Annual Report on
Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of
China,' that over the past 15 years, China's naval modernization
program has resulted in a more technologically advanced and flexible
force.”
“... at
last week's the annual conference of the US Naval War College's China
Maritime Institute James Fanell stressed that Beijing's new Luyang
III Type 052D class destroyers could be considered a 'game changer,'
allowing China's Navy to expand its operational area and project its
power far beyond 'first island chain.' Zachary Keck noted, however,
that Fanell has long been known for his alarmist stance and 'blunt
assessments' regarding Beijing's naval force. In 2013 James Fanell
noted, for instance, that China was 'bullying its adversaries' and
labeled it as 'hegemonic.' In 2014 Fanell insisted that Beijing was
preparing for a 'short, sharp war' with Japan over disputed islands,
while in February 2015, during his retirement ceremony the former
senior US Navy officer warned about an upcoming war with China.”
“Meanwhile,
according to Keck, many of Fanell's also had taken note of China's
improved nuclear-powered the Type 094 Jin class ballistic missile
submarine. They also pointed out that Beijing is seemingly seeking to
boost its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.”
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