About preparations Chin to armed conflict with Taiwanem writes military analyst David Ax in The Telegraph. According to the expert work on the construction of five barges has been ongoing since at least 2022. The equipment that will be supplied to the Chinese army is an important element in possible active combat operations.
At the same time, the analyst reminds that the capabilities of the Chinese navy have increased significantly over the last decade. Currently, it is available to the military, among others landing flotilla, which includes eight landing docks for transporting soldiers and ensuring logistics.
Three attack ships and one giant landing ship can also be used for the invasion Unmanned aerial vehicles can be launched.
China. Army preparations for invasion of Taiwan
According to David Axe, although the potential of the Chinese navy is constantly growing, it is still it does not have enough equipment to successfully attack the coast of Taiwan.
– China would have to transport it through the strait two million people to guarantee victory – he states.
The key, according to the expert, may be the use of barges and ferries. Since 2017, a law has been in force in China that allows the military to use all ships, even those intended for civilian purposes.
– A barge is basically a floating pier. The ferry can stop nearby lower the ramp to the top of the barge and unload the military vehicles – Ax notes.
To sum up, the analyst noted that new equipment coming to the army is the “last warning signal” indicating the inevitability of an attack on Taiwan.
– If the invasion starts, shoulders may be the reason for her success – he emphasized.