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>near peer
The US has more carriers in southeast Asia than than the number of ocean-faring military craft owned by all countries in that region combined. The number of local destroyer craft is even further into the US's favor. What "near peer" do you think you're discussing?
It's cute that they also have warships and all, but China trying to act out would be like playing battleship against 16 players concurrently with only your one board, your carrier is only 4 pips long instead of 5, and all of your ships are automatically visible.