I don't dispute the ability for China to produce more ships than the US or have more ships. By tonnage they are still less than half the size of the the US fle

I don't dispute the ability for China to produce more ships than the US or have more ships. By tonnage they are still less than half the size of the the US fleet and they aren't in control of the oceans. I'm not saying that won't change I am merely flagging OP statements as inaccurate. Don't worry I don't take your comments as rude.