China now builds more than half of the world’s ships — from cargo vessels to tankers and even warships. How did it become the dominant force in global shipbuilding, and why is the United States scrambling to catch up, with US President Donald Trump keen to build his ‘Golden Fleet’ battleships as soon as possible? We talk to security expert Peter K. Lee about China’s shipbuilding rise, America’s industrial decline, and why South Korea could play a crucial role in rebuilding US maritime power.
Chapters:
00:00 Who’s building the world’s ships?
01:30 The shipping world relies on China
02:15 Trump-class battleships and the Golden Fleet
02:55 America’s shipbuilding downfall
05:00 Why the US needs South Korea
07:55 Reviving US shipbuilding — a herculean task?
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