China and the United States Must Operate in a New Great Powers System

Naval supremacy at stake: China surpasses the United States in ship numbers, a strategic challenge for Washington. Published on March 21, 2025 at 11:21 a.m. – By Élise Delacroix – Reading time 4 mins The rivalry between the United States and China in the naval domain is taking a new turn. According to the latest analyses, the Chinese navy has now surpassed that of the United States in terms of size, with a fleet of 400 ships, compared to 295 for…

China and the United States Must Operate in a New Great Powers System

Trump’s second-term foreign policy asserts U.S. hegemony in the Western Hemisphere while exploring a great power system based on spheres of influence. Its success hinges on defining these spheres—especially between the U.S. and China—without destabilizing East Asia.