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A Chinese cargo ship outfitted with missiles and weapons sparks concerns over a potential "shadow navy" to challenge U.S. naval dominance.
A Chinese cargo ship, the Zhong Da 79, has been spotted in Shanghai fitted with containerized missile systems, radar, and defensive weapons, fueling speculation that China is developing a method to rapidly convert civilian vessels into armed platforms.
The ship, seen near a new amphibious assault ship, may carry up to 60 missile cells and could serve as a stealthy, mobile arsenal.
While China has not confirmed the vessel’s military role, analysts say the modifications reflect a broader strategy to leverage its large merchant fleet for naval power projection, potentially enabling a "shadow navy" to challenge U.S. dominance.
The move underscores China’s push to expand its naval capabilities, with plans to grow its fleet to 395 ships by 2025.
Un buque de carga chino equipado con misiles y armas despierta preocupaciones sobre una potencial "armada de la sombra" para desafiar el dominio naval de los Estados Unidos.