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.

  • Bogusmcfakester@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    3 months ago

    They have a policy of deliberate ambiguity over Taiwan so they can remain on somewhat good terms with China but previous, more competent, administration’s said they would defend Taiwan