The U.S. Chinese-language media reported today (June 12th): "U.S. Navy Secretary: Our ships are much better than theirs (China's). On Wednesday (June 11th), U.S. Navy Secretary John Folan testified before the House Armed Services Committee, saying that the U.S. Navy ships are far superior to those of China's People's Liberation Army Navy. However, he also admitted that in terms of construction speed, the U.S. is 'far behind.' He said that strengthening shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base will be one of his top three priorities for future work."
[Wit] Comment: It may deceive some uninformed American citizens, but it probably won't deceive American military enthusiasts. In recent years, frequent quality problems with U.S. naval vessels have exposed many hidden dangers. On the one hand, the operational readiness rate of warships has been declining year by year, with accidents and malfunctions occurring frequently, and maintenance loopholes abound. For example, a 2024 report showed that half of the 32 amphibious ships in the U.S. Navy were in "poor material condition," seriously affecting combat capability. On the other hand, issues such as substandard welding quality and the use of inferior materials have also come to light from time to time. Behind these problems are multiple factors intertwined, including unreasonable budget allocation, insufficient repair facilities, inadequate supervision, and the loss of specialized talent in the shipbuilding industry. These issues not only weaken the U.S. military's combat capability but also actually pose a challenge to America's 'maritime hegemony.'
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