If there is a war, who will win? America or China!
America and china have come face to face with each other over tariffs. china has targeted America and said that if America wants war, whether it is a tariff war, trade war or any other type of war, we are ready to fight till the end.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reaction has come to the fore on this statement of China. He has said that America is fully prepared for tariff threats and trade war with China. Amidst this ongoing tussle over tariffs, let us also take a look at the military capabilities of both the countries. Both America and china are major military powers of the world and it is difficult to compare their military capabilities. However, their military powers can be assessed on the basis of some key points.
Defense budget of both the countries
According to the report of Politico, America's defense budget is the largest in the world. The US defense budget in 2024 was approximately $732 billion, while China's official defense budget was $261 billion. However, according to a Pentagon report, China's actual defense spending could be 40% more than this, i.e. from $330 to $450 billion.
Both countries have nuclear power
According to Reuters, the Pentagon reported in its report that china is rapidly expanding its nuclear weapons. By 2024, china had more than 500 nuclear warheads and this number could exceed 1,000 by 2030. In contrast, the US currently has about 3,750 nuclear warheads.
Navy of both countries
China currently has the largest navy in the world, consisting of more than 370 ships and submarines. china is constantly expanding its navy. At the same time, the US Navy has about 300 warships, but the US is ahead of china in technology and global deployment capability.
According to a TOI report, china is focusing on modernizing its army and is acquiring new equipment five to six times faster than the US. This makes it clear that china is constantly engaged in strengthening its military capabilities.
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