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“ [China] has the largest navy in the world, with an overall battle force of approximately 350 ships and submarines including over 130 major surface combatants,” the report says.

China also has intermediate-range ballistic missiles with a range of about 4,000 kilometers that can hit ships as well as U.S. military bases on Guam.

With the ability to turn out ships faster than any other country, China could build up its force or rapidly replace its naval losses in a conflict. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.