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That's a plausible strategy, but it has 2 problems. First is that China is not in a position to outspend the US in an arms race, at least not yet. Second is tha
by credit_guy 4y ago
That's a plausible strategy, but it has 2 problems. First is that China is not in a position to outspend the US in an arms race, at least not yet. Second is that the US does not show any signs of increasing its aircraft carrier procurement in response.
Occam's razor would suggest China invests in aircraft carriers because it sees an actual benefit.
- cjbgkagh 4y agoChina doesn't need to outspend the US to make it worthwhile, and you don't defend against aircraft carriers with other aircraft carriers. And Occam's razor is reductive here; it's politics not math.