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.

  • dogbert@lemmy.zipEnglish
    713·
    2 days ago

    It’s been decades of this “China is totally about to invade Taiwan” headline. At what point are we going to realize we’re being manipulated by propaganda?

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      2 days ago

      Yeah, but this is the first time America’s been such a clusterfuck that they may not respond. If they’re going to strike, now is the time while Trump’s still alive to fuck it up.

      • bufalo1973@piefed.socialEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        O maybe China won’t even need to invade. If Taiwan ends up building factories in the US they can say goodbye to a lot of money and a lot of “defense” from the US. If China waits a little they can take Taiwan without a shot.