Over the past decade, China has made astounding strides in building one of the world’s most formidable naval forces. The recent live-fire exercises in the South Pacific, which included the 055-class missile destroyer Zunyi, the 903-class supply ship Weishanhu, and the 054A-class frigate Hengyang, have shocked Western media and military analysts. With its cutting-edge destroyers, expanding amphibious fleet, and dominance in frigates, China has clearly established itself as a naval powerhouse. Let’s dive into how China’s naval strength has evolved, and why it has the West on edge.