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Opinion: Investment in America’s submarines is essential for preventing war with China

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A majority of U.S. voters think there is at least a 50-50 chance of war with China happening within the next 10 years .

Peter Bergen : A lack of warfighting experience, corruption among China ’s military leadership, and the prospect of launching a complex assault across a maritime expanse patrolled by American submarines deter them from seizing territory from Taiwan , the Philippines or other countries in the region.

By 2030 , China 's navy is projected to have 440 ships, while the U.N. Navy will have 297 .

By continuing to revitalize U.S. submarine-building and our maritime industrial base, we provide one of the surest guarantees that we will continue to prevent one from ever happening.

Raja Krishnamoorthi and Joe Courtney are ranking members of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces .

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