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China conducts large-scale military drills near Taiwan using civilian ships, signaling advanced invasion planning.
China is conducting large-scale military exercises using hundreds of civilian ships, including ferries and cargo vessels, to rehearse amphibious landings on Taiwan’s coast, according to satellite imagery and vessel tracking data from August 2025.
The drills, observed near Guangdong Province, involved rapid beach landings, deployment of floating piers, and offloading of over 330 vehicles, demonstrating a significant expansion of China’s amphibious lift capacity.
Analysts say the exercises, linked to a "shadow navy" of civilian vessels with military ties, reflect advanced planning for a potential invasion, aiming to overwhelm Taiwan’s defenses and exert psychological pressure.
While Taiwan maintains its democratic identity and rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, U.S. officials have affirmed support in the event of an attack.
The growing integration of civilian shipping into military readiness underscores China’s strategic preparations, though challenges remain in executing such a complex operation.
China lleva a cabo ejercicios militares a gran escala cerca de Taiwán utilizando barcos civiles, lo que indica una avanzada planificación de invasión.