The U.S.-China South China Sea War of 2025: Who Would Win?

The U.S.-China South China Sea War of 2025: Who Would Win?

Key Points and Summary – “Winning” a U.S.–China clash in the South China Sea isn’t about sinking fleets but achieving political aims. Week one is a missile/ISR duel: the side that blinds and breaks the other’s kill chain first gains initiative. (Oct. 30, 2007) – USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts rudder checks as part of the ship’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) following a six-month Planned Incremental Availability. All naval vessels …