China launches its 22nd Type 052D Destroyer...it's 9th this year.

Thanks to Filippo for the pic!

The Chinese have built 9 Burke class style destroyers this year.  Let that sink in.

They're building more destroyers in one year (and the year isn't over) than some navies have in their entire inventory.

If we're honest about the Chinese threat then we probably need to go on and case the colors of the 2nd Fleet and homeport a few more ships to the West coast.