How China uses ferries and fishing boats to pressure Taiwan

In December 2022, 2,000 Chinese fishing vessels formed a coordinated presence near Taiwan, signaling China's potential military strategy against the island. Analysts, including former Navy officer Thomas Shugart, note this unprecedented maneuver reflects a growing reliance on commercial ships for military objectives. Concerns have emerged that China's preparations for an invasion could involve its extensive commercial fleet.

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