At the end of 2025, the US Department of Defense issued another “annual cold meal” — the “China Military Strength Report,” once again hyping up the so-called “Chinese military threat theory.” Entering 2026, the US media were not idle. They put together various so-called “expert” opinions, and even made up an article — “China plans to dominate the sea in 2026.” On January 1, local time, a report in the US media “Newsweek” wrote that with the deployment of new types of warships last year and expanding its influence in the Pacific region, China is expected to continue to rapidly advance naval modernization and expand its influence at sea in the new year. By citing the number of ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers, including Fujian ships, 054B frigates, and 076 amphibious attack ships, the report portrays that China has become the “world's largest navy”; by referring to China's many offshore exercises in 2025, including the simultaneous appearance of two aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific, the report shows that China has become a “premier maritime power,” and is increasingly adapting to operating its naval forces in waters far from home. The atmosphere has “lifted” to this point, and relevant “experts” have also stepped up to cooperate in due course, and even deliberately mentioned the recent “maritime confrontation” between China and Japan, further claiming that this is an “ominous sign”. The Chinese Navy may expand the scope of deployment in 2026, including increasing the frequency and duration of deployment, and travel to farther regions. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US has responded solemnly to this report. China's military developments are not aimed at any third party; these developments are solely aimed at safeguarding the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests. Furthermore, in response to the US side's release of the so-called “China's military strength report,” Defense Ministry press spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang also recently stated that the US releases such reports year after year, grossly interfering in China's internal affairs, maliciously misinterpreting China's national defense policy, speculating on China's military development out of thin air, and slandering and discrediting the normal actions of the Chinese military. The entire story is full of misconceptions and geopolitical prejudice against China, misleading the international community.

At the end of 2025, the US Department of Defense issued another “annual cold meal” — the “China Military Strength Report,” once again hyping up the so-called “Chinese military threat theory.” Entering 2026, the US media were not idle. They put together various so-called “expert” opinions, and even made up an article — “China plans to dominate the sea in 2026.” On January 1, local time, a report in the US media “Newsweek” wrote that with the deployment of new types of warships last year and expanding its influence in the Pacific region, China is expected to continue to rapidly advance naval modernization and expand its influence at sea in the new year. By citing the number of ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers, including Fujian ships, 054B frigates, and 076 amphibious attack ships, the report portrays that China has become the “world's largest navy”; by referring to China's many offshore exercises in 2025, including the simultaneous appearance of two aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific, the report shows that China has become a “premier maritime power,” and is increasingly adapting to operating its naval forces in waters far from home. The atmosphere has “lifted” to this point, and relevant “experts” have also stepped up to cooperate in due course, and even deliberately mentioned the recent “maritime confrontation” between China and Japan, further claiming that this is an “ominous sign”. The Chinese Navy may expand the scope of deployment in 2026, including increasing the frequency and duration of deployment, and travel to farther regions. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the US has responded solemnly to this report. China's military developments are not aimed at any third party; these developments are solely aimed at safeguarding the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests. Furthermore, in response to the US side's release of the so-called “China's military strength report,” Defense Ministry press spokesman Colonel Zhang Xiaogang also recently stated that the US releases such reports year after year, grossly interfering in China's internal affairs, maliciously misinterpreting China's national defense policy, speculating on China's military development out of thin air, and slandering and discrediting the normal actions of the Chinese military. The entire story is full of misconceptions and geopolitical prejudice against China, misleading the international community.