A report reveals China's construction of barges potentially capable of facilitating a Taiwan invasion, raising concerns about escalating tensions between the two nations.
A report published by the Naval News on Friday revealed that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings, fueling fears of a potential Taiwan invasion. The report, citing unnamed sources, stated that at least three, but likely five or more barges, with over 390-foot-long road bridges extending from their front, were observed at China's Guangzhou Shipyard. These barges could act as piers, allowing the unloading of trucks and tanks from cargo ships.
While China has not confirmed the report, Naval News suggests that these barges could potentially bypass Taiwan's defenses and facilitate a landing with heavy military equipment. Tensions between China and Taiwan, a key US partner in the Indo-Pacific, are already high due to Beijing's refusal to acknowledge Taiwan's independence. China claims Taiwan, which separated from the mainland following a civil war in 1949, as its territory. Taiwan, however, functions as a sovereign nation with its own government. Naval News' reporting raises concerns about China's evolving capabilities to launch an invasion. The barges could be a game-changer as they could allow the Chinese military to move tanks ashore over firmer ground, bypassing heavily guarded beaches. The report also notes that China is constructing a vast fleet of dual-use ships, including roll-on/roll-off ships, which could be easily converted for military purposes. In response to these developments, Taiwan conducted military exercises near its largest port, Kaohsiung, on Thursday, demonstrating its defense capabilities with fast attack missile boats and corvettes. Experts interviewed by Naval News emphasize the importance of such amphibious transport for any potential invasion of Taiwan, requiring a significant number of ships to transport personnel and equipment across the Strait.
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