Taiwanese media and experts have raised concerns over recent reports suggesting that the Chinese mainland is rapidly developing specialized landing barges.
These barges could potentially allow the Chinese mainland to conduct amphibious landings at previously inaccessible sites, posing a threat to Taiwan’s defense strategies.
The media coverage on the alleged barges has sparked anxiety over the growing capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its potential impact on Taiwan’s security.
While some experts speculate on the military implications of the barges, others suggest they could serve civilian purposes such as disaster relief missions.