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China’s military buildup includes the production of advanced vessels designed for amphibious assaults, alongside a suite of new-generation missiles, such as the DF-26 and DF-17. The latter, a hypersonic missile, poses a significant threat to American bases in the region, particularly Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, which is crucial for U.S. power projection in the Pacific. Astronomical loss estimates from potential conflicts, likening them to historical catastrophes like Pearl Harbor, raise alarms in U.S. military circles.