China monitors Pacific, India and Arctic, prepares for submarine warfare
China is conducting extensive seabed mapping and surveillance in the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. It is collecting data on the seafloor, water temperature, salinity, and currents. This information enhances China's submarine warfare capabilities and provides strategic advantages. Using research vessels, sensors, and networks, China monitors key areas including the South China Sea, Indian Ocean, and regions near Guam and Hawaii. Experts say this extensive activity signals China's growing maritime power and challenges the long-standing U.S. monopoly on naval intelligence.
