The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China wrote tonight (April 18th evening): "China controls nearly one-fifth of the world's commercial fleet, which enables it to influence the pricing and supply of ships used for international trade. The actions taken by the Trump administration will address the threat posed by China's dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries to the U.S. economy and national security."
[Wit] Comment on this: China's population accounts for about one-sixth to one-fifth of the world's total population. Is there any problem with controlling so many fleets? This is merely the result of normal economic development and international division of labor. As the world's largest goods trading country, having a vast commercial fleet is an important foundation for ensuring the stability of international trade and supply chains. China's leading position in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding is the result of years of technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and international cooperation. It not only provides strong support for its own economic development but also makes important contributions to the prosperity of global trade. Such accusations from certain U.S. politicians are completely baseless smears and unreasonable accusations, reflecting nothing more than deep-seated paranoia.
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