Watching the dragon: as China's military and economic strength increases, the United States must keep an eye on the Far East

National Review, Oct 14, 1996 by Franklin L. Lavin

COMPARATIVE STRENGTH

                    China      Philippines  Force X
Armed forces        2,930,000  106,500      40,000
Tanks               9,200      126          0*
Submarines          51         0            0
Destroyers/Frigates 55         1            0
Patrol craft        870        44           27
Aircraft            5,845      43           7
IISS, London, from April 13, 1995 Far Eastern Economic Review
*Some armored vehicles
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