They have begun to address their logistics problem in recent years.
Another clear sign of their intentions, but they have a long way to go on the water and in the air. They are really not even a near-competitor in either area despite what we hear and read.
Trump is going to have a difficult 5 years in navigating the China problem. However, thanks to his own actions and the ill-advised temperament of China after they unleashed this virus on the west he is in a stronger position when it comes to rallying world leaders.
This is potentially a dangerous situation. The Obama administration largely ignored China and it won’t play well for Biden in November given his past statements, the deal with Hunter, and his apparent lack of understanding.
They key ally for the US to watch is Abe in Japan. Japan is very concerned about China and they are increasing their defense spending appropriately.
>>However, thanks to his own actions and the ill-advised temperament of China after they unleashed this virus on the west he is in a stronger position when it comes to rallying world leaders.<<
Then there is a possible BiteMe in 2020.