• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

China reportedly building ‘D-Day’-style barges as fears of Taiwan invasion rise

by January 14, 2025
written by January 14, 2025

China is reportedly building a series of ‘D-Day style’ barges that could be used to aid an invasion of Taiwan, according to media reports. 

At least three of the new craft have been observed at Guangzhou Shipyard in southern China, according to Naval News.

The barges are inspired by the World War II ‘Mulberry harbours,’ which were portable harbors built for the Allied campaign in Normandy, France, in 1944, The Telegraph reported.

Tensions between China and Taiwan, a key U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific region, have remained heightened over Beijing’s refusal to recognize the independence of the island nation. 

In its report last week, Naval News said at least three but likely five or more barges were seen in China’s Guangzhou Shipyard. The barges, at over 390 feet, can be used to reach a coastal road or hard surface beyond a beach, the report said. 

In his New Year’s message, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable.

‘The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification,’ he said on CCTV, China’s state broadcaster.

Using barges, Chinese forces could land in areas previously considered unsuitable, including rocky or soft terrain, and beaches where tanks and other heavy equipment can be delivered to firmer ground or a coastal road, the report said. 

‘Any invasion of Taiwan from the mainland would require a large number of ships to transport personnel and equipment across the strait quickly, particularly land assets like armored vehicles,’ Emma Salisbury, a sea power research fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, told Naval News. ‘As preparation for an invasion, or at least to give China the option as leverage, I would expect to see a build-up of construction of ships that could accomplish this transportation.’

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Defense, the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, also in Washington.

Related Topics



This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Victims react to new intelligence community report that Havana Syndrome could be caused by a foreign actor
next post
Comcast and Harris Blitzer to build NBA, NHL stadium in south Philadelphia

related articles

Hawley blasts FDA approval of new abortion drug,...

October 2, 2025

The agency staff Vought might recommend cutting and...

October 2, 2025

Trump’s DOGE savings dwarfed by Medicare, Social Security...

October 2, 2025

FLASHBACK: James Comey urged officials to always prosecute...

October 2, 2025

Reagan-appointed judge, once rebuked by Supreme Court, continues...

October 2, 2025

‘Real consequences’: Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds...

October 2, 2025

Trump must triple severely outdated nuke arsenal to...

October 2, 2025

White House says federal layoffs could hit ‘thousands’...

October 2, 2025

Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as...

October 2, 2025

Democrats refuse to budge over Obamacare fight as...

October 2, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Bernie Sanders compares Trump, Musk and other ‘oligarchs’ to ‘heroin addicts,’ says drug of choice is ‘greed’

    April 15, 2025
  • Long UPST: Upstart Holdings Q3 Results Spark Optimism Amid Strong Growth and Bullish Market Reaction

    December 4, 2024
  • The dollar index was positive for the second day in a row

    July 19, 2024
  • Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to the president; reveals several State Department picks

    December 9, 2024
  • Club for Growth pours $5M into tight House races as GOP braces for tough election

    September 4, 2024

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 3

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (6,247)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (935)

Latest Posts

  • ‘Absurd’: White House blasts law firm that helped fuel Russia hoax after challenging Trump order

    March 13, 2025
  • Alberto Gonzales becomes latest Bush alum to endorse Harris

    September 12, 2024
  • Hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners released in swap with Russia, Zelenskyy says

    May 23, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Sports gambling takes a toll on Americans’ checkbooks, research shows

    August 26, 2024
  • DC food workers pledge to make Trump officials unwelcome, echoing confrontations in first term

    December 13, 2024
  • Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing ‘thousands of documents’ before joining Snap

    July 2, 2025

Editor’s Pick

  • Netanyahu blasts ‘Iran’s axis of evil’ after Jordan border terror attack kills 3 Israelis

    September 9, 2024
  • DAVID MARCUS: Some Democrats are giving Trump a chance. Republicans, let’s meet them half way

    November 14, 2024
  • Kamala Harris faces crucial week ahead in 2024 presidential showdown with Donald Trump

    August 4, 2024
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock