"However, building a credible capability to defend against new PLA SSBNs will require a sizable investment. It would be very unwise to consider deep cuts in U.S. SSN numbers at this time or in the future. Indeed, it is correct to consider that the U.S. may have to increase SSN numbers, to include building more than the current three Seawolf-class SSNs."
I was an XO on a Los Angeles class nuclear attack sub. Please believe me when I tell you the Chinese stand no chance against our fleet, none.