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Marine General Says China Is No Longer a ‘Near Peer’ but a Full Military Peer of the United States
At the 2026 Modern Day Marine Expo, Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka warned that China rivals the United States across nearly every measure of national influence and said U.S. bases need hardening now.
Key Takeaways
- Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka said China should be treated as a peer, not a near-peer, adversary.
- He warned that U.S. bases need hardening now to prepare for a Pacific conflict.
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