China ferry fleet built amid Taiwan invasion preparations, classified report warns
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A classified US intelligence report, seen by the ABC, says vessels have been modified to carry tanks and partake in amphibious operations in what Taiwan considers part of China's "expansionist intentions".

A classified US military intelligence report seen by the ABC says China is rapidly building up the country’s commercial ferry fleet to prepare for an invasion of Taiwan.

The report dates from earlier this year and was prepared by members of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for the Pentagon.

The US intelligence says the large ocean-going vessels have been modified to carry tanks and partake in amphibious operations.

China is building more than 70 of the large vessels by the end of 2026.

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    Professor Hu Bo conceded the satellite intelligence could be connected to Taiwan.

    “Every capability can be connected to a Taiwan scenario, but China can be very patient,” he said.

    "We can wait many years for a peaceful solution. I think the US has exaggerated China’s intentions.

    “I think the main reason China is strengthening its navy is very simple. It’s because of the US military threat.”