China's New Amphibious Barges Raise Concerns Over Taiwan Invasion Potential
Satellite imagery and social media footage reveal China's development of specialized military vessels, prompting analysis of their strategic implications.
- Recent satellite imagery confirms the deployment of three newly constructed 'invasion barges' from Guangzhou Shipyard, designed for amphibious military operations.
- The barges feature 393-foot-long retractable road bridges, enabling rapid unloading of tanks, armored vehicles, and troops onto shores without relying on traditional ports.
- Experts highlight these vessels as critical for a potential Taiwan invasion, addressing logistical challenges of transporting heavy military equipment across the Taiwan Strait.
- China's broader naval expansion includes dual-use ships and roll-on/roll-off ferries built to military specifications, further enhancing amphibious capabilities.
- While analysts caution that these developments do not confirm an imminent attack, they underscore China's growing focus on amphibious warfare and its strategic ambitions in the region.
The Telegraph 
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