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flag A Chinese cargo ship outfitted with missiles and weapons sparks concerns over a potential "shadow navy" to challenge U.S. naval dominance.

flag 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. flag The ship, seen near a new amphibious assault ship, may carry up to 60 missile cells and could serve as a stealthy, mobile arsenal. flag 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. flag The move underscores China’s push to expand its naval capabilities, with plans to grow its fleet to 395 ships by 2025.

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