The United States and China have been locked in an ongoing test of strength for years now. Amid growing tensions, some analysts have worried that these violence-free maneuvers have led to a semi-cold war, which could escalate into something more serious in the near future.
So far, it appears the U.S.’s moves have kept Chinese aggression at bay — particularly after three U.S. Navy missile submarines surfaced as a warning to China back in 2010.
