China’s Shipbuilding Boom Boosts Navy, Pressures U.S. Allies

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By Devin Tsai/Jeremy Olivier

Matthew Funaiole of the CSIS China Power Project says China’s dominance in commercial shipbuilding is squeezing U.S. allies and fueling its naval buildup. He says the U.S. is responding with trade investigations, potential port fees and legislation like the Ships Act to revive its own shipbuilding industry.