China ferry fleet built amid Taiwan invasion preparations, classified report warns
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A classified US intelligence report, seen by the ABC, says vessels have been modified to carry tanks and partake in amphibious operations in what Taiwan considers part of China's "expansionist intentions".

A classified US military intelligence report seen by the ABC says China is rapidly building up the country’s commercial ferry fleet to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan.

The report dates from earlier this year and was prepared by members of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for the Pentagon.

The US intelligence says the large ocean-going vessels have been modified to carry tanks and partake in amphibious operations.

China is building more than 70 of the large vessels by the end of 2026.

  • Dr. Moose@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    354·
    5 months ago

    Totally, they’re building up military and capabilities just for shits and giggles. Also Xi literally saying that they will take Taiwan no ifs or buts about it multiple times but somehow “it’s propaganda” lmao

    https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/no-one-can-separate-taiwan-from-china-xi/3438987

    “We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same family. No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us,” Xi said in his 2025 New Year message, Xinhua News Agency reported.

    “No one can block the historical momentum of the reunification of the motherland,” he added.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-58854081

    “The historical task of the complete reunification of the motherland must be fulfilled, and will definitely be fulfilled”

    • pathos@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      5 months ago

      There IS a propagandistic dimension to this, even as it doesn’t dispel the threat of invasion. The PRC tries to exploit their military development spending to project an image of strength but not to solely bully Taiwan or the Tiger states but towards its own population. It’s a display of strength to further the image of chinese hegemony. Maintaining this image is just as important for inner political stability.

    • Hadriscus@jlai.luEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      If Xi was a girl dropping hints at me, I would get them -and I never do !

      • Dr. Moose@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        327·
        5 months ago

        You know that everyone can check your profile and public post history right? all you do is shill for China with your 1 week old troll account. Go rake a gulag or smt tankie troll.

      • 𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝙼𝚎𝚘𝚠@programming.devEnglish
        141·
        5 months ago

        China is expanding offensive capabilities, specifically geared towards amphibious invasion. They also publicly state that they will “unify” with Taiwan.

        Somehow I’m not as worried that Belgium is going to get any funny ideas when they buy a couple tanks. Gosh I wonder what the difference is…

          • macaw_dean_settle@lemmy.worldEnglish
            71·
            5 months ago

            “Read a book some time.” -Says the person who doesn’t read.

            You should just stop. You should have stopped long ago, but now you have removed all doubt. Now toddle off and let the adults converse.

              • CriticalThought@lemmy.worldEnglish
                61·
                5 months ago

                Sorry if I’m being dense, but just to make sure: you’re saying China is preparing to protect itself from an upcoming Japanese invasion?

                  • Hadriscus@jlai.luEnglish
                    41·
                    5 months ago

                    You can’t have that attitude in a conversation and expect it to go well. If your mission is to educate, you have to be kind and patient. All your last posts have been super arrogant and condescending. Nobody wants to be treated like this