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In a recent news, the Sino-Russian joint cruise quickly rushed to the west coast of the United States, which caused great concern among the US military. This incident is unusual, not only because of the unknown strategic intentions behind the joint Sino-Russian operation, but also because the US military is unable to deal with this threat and is outnumbered.
In fact, this is not the first time that China and Russia have conducted joint cruises in the waters off the west coast. The U.S. has previously used a Coast Guard patrol vessel to conduct surveillance, however, this year things are different. The U.S. military deployed four destroyers from different bases in advance, including the John Finn in Yokosuka, the Yun Zhong in Hawaii, and the McCain in Bremerton. This transfer has sparked widespread speculation.
The response to the incident in the United States was also quite unusual. Republican Rep. Mike Waltz said on social media that China and Russia sent 11 warships, while the US military could only send 4 ships to respond, a number gap that disturbed the American people. Such a clear numerical disadvantage puts the United States in an unprecedented position.
So, what exactly is the reason for this situation? First, the U.S. Navy has always played the role of a global policeman, with its fleets scattered around the world, which has led to the hollowing out of naval power. After the retirement of older ships, there were not enough new ships to fill the gaps, and the decline in maintenance capacity made it difficult for the U.S. Navy to maintain a sufficient size of maritime power. One commentator even criticized the Biden administration's defense budget, noting that the number of retired ships exceeds the number of new ships, a trend that poses a threat to maintaining national security.
In addition, the Sino-Russian joint formation seems to hide strength. According to official information, China sent 5 warships, including 2 guided-missile destroyers, 2 frigates and 1 integrated supply ship, while Russia claimed to have dispatched 6 warships. However, public information shows only 5 ships, including 2 anti-submarine ships, 2 frigates and 1 medium sea tanker. This raises an important question: what is the remaining ship and what is the task?
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, before entering the waters near Alaska, China and Russia conducted an anti-submarine exercise in the southwestern Bering Sea, during which multiple depth charges were fired and successfully defeated the simulated enemy submarine. This exercise is clearly not a coincidence, but has a clear warning intent. Through the use of depth charges, the joint formation of China and Russia cleverly created an environment where submarines were difficult to lurk, which meant that the four ships sent by the US military actually constituted the entire defense force.
However, there is no conclusive information on whether China and Russia have dispatched submarines. This unknown makes the U.S. military feel more anxious and uneasy. Faced with such a complex strategic situation, the United States needs to re-examine its own defense policy and military strategy to ensure that national security is not threatened.
Overall, the Sino-Russian joint cruise incident has attracted global attention, highlighting the changing balance of power on the international stage. The United States faces increasingly complex geopolitical challenges that require a more flexible and intelligent approach to national security. Only through profound reflection and adjustment can the United States maintain a strong position in future international competition.
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