The United States’ Navy has been the unchallenged presence in the Pacific since the early 20th century. In recent years, though, there has been growing concern of China’s expanding military power, with the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimating that the country now has more warships than the U.S. While officials from the Pentagon have pressed Chinese defense officials to be more transparent about their capabilities, they have been coy with their responses. Both powers have a stake in the region, but which one will gain ultimate supremacy? Less