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He emphasizes that a war with China, although often feared, is unlikely to escalate into a direct military confrontation. China's navy, while large, lacks the reach and durability of U.S. forces. In a hypothetical conflict, the U.S. could swiftly neutralize Chinese naval capabilities with minimal risk, while China’s reliance on imports makes its economy highly vulnerable to embargoes. This disconnect diminishes the likelihood of a prolonged or impactful war with China on the scale feared in popular discourse.