It is widely known that China has escalated its military activities against Taiwan, with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) frequently deploying fighter jets and warships near its southern neighbour. In addition to this deployment, China has also repeatedly attempted to pressure Taiwan through military exercises. However, here is a development that has taken not only Taiwan but the world by storm. In its recent action, China has developed a unique system for maritime operations, which includes large landing barges, through it which it can literally cutoff the world. Here are all the details you need to know.
With the deployment of landing barges, Xi Jinping’s China has gained the capability to swiftly transport heavy military equipment and tanks to Taiwan’s coast, in case of an emergency attack situation. Various media reports have quoted experts suggesting that these Chinese barges could play a crucial strategic role in China’s military action against Taiwan.
China’s new landing barges
In the recent turn of events, photos and videos of China’s new landing barges went viral on social media, after which they were being removed. These barges were spotted along the Zhanjiang coast in the South China Sea and are designed to extend up to 800 meters into the sea, standing on sturdy steel legs.
According to defense experts of the United States, the Chinese barges significantly enhance China’s amphibious warfare capabilities as they enable the rapid deployment of military vehicles and tanks onto coastal areas, even in the absence of a permanent port. In the event of a conflict, this capability could help China breach Taiwan’s defenses, as per a report by TV9 Hindi.
China’s undersea cable-cutter
Apart from this weapon, China has developed another dangerous weapon, called the undersea cable cutter, through which, it has gained the ability to cut the cables present at a depth of 4,000 meters inside the sea, stopping the internet and communication system across the world.
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