Civilian or military? China turns to merchant fleet to boost military power
4 months ago
- #Military Strategy
- #Naval Power
- #China
- China is considering converting its commercial shipping fleet into makeshift warships to enhance naval power.
- This strategy aims to integrate civilian resources with national defense, potentially altering military balance in the Indo-Pacific.
- The goal is to enable commercial ships to support the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) operations.