ASSESSMENTS
Amphibious Warfare: The Key to China's Overseas Military Ambitions
Jul 26, 2019 | 09:30 GMT
![This image shows the Chinese naval ship Changbai Shan, an amphibious transport dock](https://worldview.stratfor.com/sites/default/files/styles/2x1_full/public/china-amphibious-display-shutterstock-279376172.jpg?itok=R7rRic8g)
The Chinese navy's amphibious transport dock Changbai Shan
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Highlights
- Amphibious warfare is a key element of China's warfighting strategy, figuring prominently its military's readiness for expeditionary warfare to safeguard Chinese interests in the South China Sea and the invasion of Taiwan.
- China's new Type 075 amphibious ships mark a new chapter in the continued improvement of its military sealift capability.
- Progress, however, remains uneven, with obstacles to the overall development of China's amphibious capabilities remaining.
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