You're right, but power comes in many different packages. Our economy is also part of our power, in fact it is the foundation for much of our power. I would add that our fleet is smaller than China's, but we also need to look at the types of ships that comprise their fleet. The main determiners of power though is the will to use it and the size of the military. In terms of will, I believe the Chinese are stronger than we are because our current crop of leaders don't appear to have the will to wield power or use our military as a deterrent. Sad to say.
If super power is measured by the power of the naval fleet, then it's China who is the super power.
You're right, but power comes in many different packages. Our economy is also part of our power, in fact it is the foundation for much of our power. I would add that our fleet is smaller than China's, but we also need to look at the types of ships that comprise their fleet. The main determiners of power though is the will to use it and the size of the military. In terms of will, I believe the Chinese are stronger than we are because our current crop of leaders don't appear to have the will to wield power or use our military as a deterrent. Sad to say.