China floats battle barges in Taiwan invasion plans
- In March 2025, Shuiqiao barges were seen in Guangdong province.
- China has plans for reunification of Taiwan, which it claims as territory.
- These barges can connect and form an 820-meter-long pier from water to land.
- Wen-Ti Sung stated the barges are for an amphibious invasion; Beijing is "actively problem-solving" issues.
- Analysts note potential use for invasions, but the Naval War College says the barges are vulnerable.
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BEIJING, April 4 — Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country’s south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say. Beijing this week launched what it called “punishing” drills around Taiwan, sending jets and warships in a rehearsal for a blockade and assault on the self-ruled island. And a memo from US Naval War College has revealed another potential weapon in …
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