Group 1 - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg issued a stern warning regarding the gap between the US Navy and China, highlighting that China's shipbuilding capabilities have significantly surpassed those of the US and its Western allies [1][3] - Stoltenberg expressed concerns about the US Navy's current state, noting that China's active fleet has already exceeded that of the US, and the US's shipbuilding pace cannot keep up with China's current advancements [3] - The US Navy is described as the dominant maritime force in the West, but it faces challenges such as dispersed resources and the high costs associated with maintaining a large fleet and equipping it with advanced weapons [3][4] Group 2 - Assessments indicate that China's shipbuilding capacity is approximately 200 times that of the US, with most of China's vessels being modern ships and submarines capable of performing multiple tasks [3] - The US shipbuilding industry is plagued by delays and rising costs, with retired US Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett expressing concerns about the industrial capacity and backlog issues within US shipyards [4] - The US Government Accountability Office reported that some US shipyards lack sufficient space to complete naval projects and are still using outdated infrastructure, while the current workforce is inadequate to meet the US Navy's demands [4]