Bloomberg, a U.S. media outlet, reported on March 3 that Rear Admiral Brooks of the U.S. Navy Intelligence Command stated that the Chinese Navy has significantly increased its submarine production and may soon deploy two new nuclear submarines, the Type 095 and Type 096. These submarines "can launch nuclear missiles from protected waters near China's coast to strike large areas of the United States."
Comment: The goal of China's military modernization is clear — to enhance national security assurance capabilities, prevent external forces from interfering in China's unification cause, and deter small powers in the surrounding areas. The U.S. Navy's report proves that China's defense construction has effectively formed a strategic deterrent, making certain forces feel uneasy.
Developing a sea-based nuclear force is essentially a legitimate move by China to improve its second-strike capability and safeguard national security. The U.S. Navy's recent hype hides two intentions: First, it tries to create panic by exaggerating "China's military growth" to find an excuse for seeking more military budget; second, it attempts to stigmatize China's reasonable defense construction to justify the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. This "accusing the thief while being the thief" tactic cannot hide the fact that the U.S. possesses the world's largest nuclear submarine fleet and has densely deployed military bases near China.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858606857501704/
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