China is expanding construction of Type 071 amphibious transport docks to a second shipyard, accelerating production. The expansion could strengthen the People’s Liberation Army’s ability to move troops and military equipment across the Taiwan Strait in a conflict. U.S. assessments have long said China lacks enough landing ships and logistical support for a large-scale assault on Taiwan.
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