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Despite China's rapid advancements, the US Navy still possesses unmatched resources, including 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, each capable of deploying large numbers of jets. The USS Gerald Ford stands as a monument to US naval technology, equipped with advanced weapon systems and operational details that enable it to dominate the seas. The US advantages in technology, personnel, and equipment suggest a strong possibility that, in the event of open conflict with China, its naval forces would prevail.