The Military-Industrial Battle Between the U.S. and China
Modern warfare is a contest of industrial might. China has spent decades assembling an industrial base at an unmatched scale, from shipping to advanced electronics. But although manufacturing power helped the U.S. win World War II, America now would struggle in a production battle. WSJ senior reporter Jon Emont discusses how China's economy fueled that buildup, what it means for China’s economy, and where that leaves the U.S. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading: America Let Its Military-Industrial Might Wither. China’s Is Booming. The Fortress That China Built for Its Battle With America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices