Chapter 12 9. Independence and safety of shipping

China built a fleet to better control the movement of its resources and products it needed to develop its industries.New China has multiple purposes in this regard: Build or produce its own warships, containers, and maritime-related institutions and organizations; Develop multiple partnerships, invest in ports and port facilities, and secure them. China aspires to occupy the world's number one position in the maritime field.In addition, it also wants to get rid of the shackles of other countries, export some of its self-produced ships, ensure the safety of its sea routes, supplies and exports, and appear on the international stage with an independent attitude in the maritime field.

Considering its needs, its resources and raw materials (iron ore, oil, etc.) are still dependent on imports, let alone exports, in a context where industrialization and urbanization are in full swing.Therefore, the development of the shipbuilding industry will guarantee the safety of its maritime transportation.China is increasingly active at sea, and it wants easier access to high-seas domains to realize its new maritime ambitions. China is an economic and military power with dozens of warships and submarines, including many nuclear-powered submarines, which are still slightly inferior to the United States.But its Marine Corps ranks second in the world, behind which is the Naval Arsenal.

China will speed up the development of large-scale war buildings, including aircraft carriers, new submarines, supersonic cruise fighters, and other new-generation cutting-edge weapons... China will optimize its shipbuilding industry to ensure maritime and economic security.Its military power is growing rapidly.China's sea power continues to grow, just like the patriotism of those younger generations of Chinese who are proud of their growing motherland. "Maritime power is mainly trade, and this road is the most profitable. Military power is often accompanied by trade, and it must be relied on to ensure its development and security." The father of American maritime doctrine, Admiral Alfred Mahan Say so.

Thus, this modern naval maritime strategy with unprecedented defense and counterattack capabilities emerged.Its hallmark is the possession of the first aircraft carrier, which is still under construction and is expected to enter service between 2014 and 2015. Japan currently has the best navy in Asia.Of course China wants to catch up with Japan and take its place!However, the development of the Chinese Navy still has a long way to go. By 2030, is it possible for it to compete with the US Navy?