China Watches, Taiwan Learns: Ukraine’s War and the Indo-Pacific

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China’s coercive campaign against Taiwan has escalated in recent years. Beijing’s approach has evolved from putting political and economic pressure on the island’s leadership and now includes expansive military exercises considered by many to be rehearsals for forced unification. It has sparked debate amongst political and military experts about whatContinue Reading

Why China’s New ‘Special Barges’ Are a Worrying Sign for Taiwan 

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Beijing’s modernization of its amphibious capabilities has taken a significant step forward with the development of new special barges. Built by Guangzhou Shipyard International on Longxue Island, these specialized barges aim to enhance the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s beach-landing and logistics operations. Integrating civilian roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) technology, the special bargesContinue Reading