Chinese jack-up barges on beach at Nansan Island, off Zhanjiang. Note different sets of legs, reduced draft on first barge, extendable platforms on structures left and centre.

China’s Amphibious Bridging Systems: A Technological Marvel or a Military Threat to Taiwan?

Satellite and ground imagery recently shared on social media have revealed a new system of Chinese amphibious bridging barges, likely designed to support large-scale amphibious operations targeting Taiwan. Naval News provides an analysis of these developments, detailing their design and...