China Unscripted Can Trump's New Battleship Defeat China?
Jan 10, 2026
The discussion dives into the new Trump Class Battleship and its potential role against the CCP. Participants debate U.S. shipbuilding versus China's dominance and highlight semiconductor manufacturing challenges. They question the reliability of Xi Jinping's promises regarding Taiwan and emphasize the importance of Congress in shaping China policy. Chris warns of the risks in assuming the CCP will collapse on its own. The conversation ultimately calls for a multi-faceted approach to counter China, focusing on economic strategies and narrative warfare.
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Shipbuilding Requires Political Will
- The U.S. can build more ships if it shows political will and rebuilds manufacturing capacity.
- Shipbuilding speed lags China now, so production requires sustained policy and investment to catch up.
Rebuild Manufacturing Now
- Rebuild U.S. manufacturing to create jobs and produce strategic weapons and components domestically.
- Support fabs and related industries now to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains like TSMC in Taiwan.
Critical Supply Vulnerabilities
- Strategic materials like rare earths and semiconductors are critical and currently constrained by foreign sources.
- Investing in domestic mining and fabs reduces vulnerability in a strategic competition with China.