Rapid Chinese shipbuilding creates a substantial numerical advantage. The concern is whether quality control remains consistent across that output. Reports of a fire aboard an amphibious ship and other construction problems prompt caution, without establishing that Chinese designers lack the ability to produce capable equipment. A later clarification accepts China's design and production capacity while retaining the concern about quality control.
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Chinese naval output, quality control, and numbers
Large Chinese production runs raise questions about consistent quality control while still giving the fleet a numerical advantage.