U.S. targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime mission

U.S. Targets China’s Global Port Holdings in Maritime Push

China has spent years building a vast global network of ports, particularly through state-owned giants like COSCO, as part of its Belt and Road Initiative.

U.S. targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime mission

The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.

US Launches Major Maritime Mission To Challenge China’s Global Port Influence

Trump's officials contend that the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is inadequately prepared to support military logistics during wartime, while Washington relies excessively on foreign ships and ports. The post US Launches Major Maritime Mission To Challenge China’s Global Port Influence appeared first on StratNews Global.

Washington Plots Biggest Maritime Push Since Nixon to Challenge China's Global Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S.