> Of all the countries in the world, China is 1 of 2 that are actually capable of standing up to US military might, and the only real advantage the US has is a more robust intelligence system via satellites.

citation?

From what i've read/heard the Chinese military may be second or third in might, but the drop is so steep so as to not compare to first place holder.

Chomsky sure as hell paints that picture, at least.