Hong Kong, March 24 (ANI): Besides being the chairman, he also serves as
Xi Jinping
consistently driving the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) toward unparalleled levels of allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party, thereby guaranteeing that
China
Its armed forces are outfitted with every type of
weapons
And devices to secure supremacy during times of peace as well as conflict.

The most recent disclosure involves a deep-sea vehicle-mounted apparatus intended for severing underwater communication lines. This information was first reported by the Hong Kong-based publication, South China Morning Post.
China
The Morning Post newspaper, which often serves as a channel for propagandistic content,
China
wishes to announce.

Submarine communication and internet cables play an essential role in linking distant regions across the globe. Both Russian and Chinese ships frequently interfere with these crucial lines, often causing damage or disruptions—Russian vessels operate notably in areas such as the Baltic Sea, whereas Chinese ones do so around Taiwan. To illustrate this point: On February 25th, authorities from Taiwan’s Coast Guard apprehended the Togolese-registered freighter “Hong Tai 58,” operated by a Chinese crew. The ship was suspected of compromising a subaqueous cable that connects Taiwan to the nearby Penghu Islands close to China’s coastline.

This mysterious Hong Tai ship has functioned under different names and registrations, and it is believed to have intentionally interfered with the cable to assist.
China
‘S use of “grey area” strategies involving coercion and harassment against Taiwan. In response, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, stated that he had “no knowledge” of the situation and predictably claimed that these activities were not connected to any actions taken by China.

An analogous event occurred near northern Taiwan involving a vessel owned by a company from Hong Kong back in January. Prior to this, in 2023, ships originating from China interrupted telecommunications cables linking Taiwan with the Matsu Islands on two occasions. Consequently, in response to these intentional provocations, Taiwan is working towards enhancing the robustness of its communication infrastructure.

There was significant attention drawn to the fact that, merely a few weeks following the capture of Hong Tai, global announcements were made regarding this matter.
China
had created this deep-sea device “designed to cut through even the toughest underwater communication or power cables,” as reported by the South
China
The Morning Post reports. This system can function underwater down to depths of 4 kilometers, doubling the operational limit of present subsea communication systems, and it can be integrated with China’s existing submersible vehicles.

The small-scale apparatus was created by the government-controlled entity.
China
Ship Scientific Research Centre and its affiliated State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles. It can cut through communication cables protected by steel, rubber and polymer sheaths. Not only is
China
boasting about its latest creation, the company has also obtained a trade patent for it. This device was initially disclosed in the Chinese-language journal ‘Mechanical Engineer’ on February 24th, under the title “Development of an Electrical Apparatus for Severing Submarine Cables.”

The article mentioned that the device was created for civilian recovery operations and deep-sea mining activities; however, its potential for multiple uses is clear. As suggested by the piece from Hong Kong, “…Damaging cables around critical junctures like Guam—which serves as a key element of the U.S. military’s Second Island Chain defense strategy aimed at containment…”
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essentially, this tool has the potential to disrupt global communications during a geopolitical crisis.

Indeed, such devices could cripple communications worldwide and help cut off Taiwan from the rest of the world if the PLA decides to invade its peaceable neighbor. One of
China
In significant conflicts—like implementing a naval embargo or launching a complete invasion—the main objectives would involve severing Taiwan’s global connections and disrupting both civil and military communication networks.

A second innovative creation from some of
China
The most advanced military engineering minds have developed a series of self-propelled landing barges, also known as mobile piers, aimed at facilitating the swift transfer of military equipment and provisions from vessels to land. These essentially act as movable floating docks. Evidence of these structures came to light through satellite images captured in January 2025.

Professor Andrew Erickson, who teaches strategy at the US Naval War College, cautioned, “Let there be no doubt:”
China
The newly developed bridge-barges by ‘s military are specifically designed for a potential invasion of Taiwan. This underscores the commitment of China under Xi Jinping to exert control over and ultimately absorb Taiwan using every available method.

Similar to how the Allies built advanced Mulberry Harbors to assist their forces following the D-Day landings in June 1944, they also puzzled German defensive strategists by not needing to seize a major port city at the beginning of the operation.
China
has developed a novel approach for transporting vehicles onto land after an amphibious assault.

The construction of these bridge barges was initially noticed by American analyst Tom Shugart at the Guangzhou Shipyard International. Currently, six such vessels are known to be in existence, though additional ones may also be built.

In late March, further insights into these innovative systems emerged as images surfaced showing these floating bridges being utilized during a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) training session on a coastline near Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. This location is proximate to the headquarters of the PLA’s Southern Theater Command Navy. When multiple boats are aligned sequentially, they form an extended causeway measuring approximately 820 meters in length. This structure enables both commercial roll-on/roll-off vessels and military landing craft to moor at up to five different points where troops and equipment can disembark directly from the ships onto land.

Erickson stated, “The groundbreaking Shuiqiao platform, which has no current international equivalent or apparent commercial application, might be the crucial element needed to complete the puzzle.”
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To enable the deployment of ferry-transported reinforcements for supporting an amphibious attack to strategically favorable points along Taiwan’s coastlines, thus allowing the use of civilian vessels even when ports are not secured. An individual vessel may span significant barriers and dangers. Joining several ships in a consecutive arrangement, as has recently been noted through initial experiments, might create quite an extensive bridge.”

Erickson noted that one benefit of this system is the ability for the bridge to reach further inland, avoiding challenging sand dunes or rocky shorelines, as well as sea walls. Each vessel comes equipped with up to eight spuds—retractable support pillars—that are lowered onto the seafloor to stabilize the structure. Such a setup proves more effective than the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) method employed by the U.S. armed forces. For instance, readers might recall how the United States established a JLOTS operation in Gaza aimed at providing humanitarian assistance; however, it was rendered ineffective following severe weather conditions.

Following almost 25 years of research and development,
China
appears to have taken cues from the American JLOTS solution, which has been available for some time now.
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‘ specialized ships are more durable and guarantee that supporting units can quickly enter the area following a contentious amphibious assault onto a beach. A combined-arms battalion consisting of around 150 vehicles could require between 40 to 60 minutes to reach shore. Erickson went on: “The Shuiqiao-185, Shuiqiao-135, and Shuiqiao-110 – named according to their hull lengths (with bridges folded) as seen in publicly available satellite images – do not serve multiple roles akin to an aircraft carrier; instead, these vessels provide a specific function for unloading large numbers of both wheeled and tracked military equipment onto beaches. No similar platforms exist globally since no other nation possesses this capability except for
China
“is getting ready to attempt an invasion of Taiwan.” Upon deployment, the most compact unit will be positioned nearest to the shore, while the largest unit will be situated furthest out at sea.

While some commentators have suggested that these amphibious vehicles could be used for delivering humanitarian aid after disasters, Erickson dismissed this notion. He argued that there’s no requirement to use such specialized equipment for providing disaster relief since those operations aren’t hindered by opposing forces onshore.
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Under Xi, such a specialized, dedicated system would not be squandered unless it was precisely aimed at coercing Taiwan through the threat or actual use of force.”

Their presence presents significant difficulties for Taiwanese defense strategists. Around Taiwan, there are merely about twelve shorelines where a large-scale amphibious assault could realistically take place, owing to the topography and characteristics of the beaches.

Nevertheless, these new devices enable the PLA to broaden the range of possible landing sites for an invasion. As a result, Taiwan’s military needs to bolster defense at more locations, making strategic planning and defensive measures significantly more complex. In March, the US Naval War College released a report titled “Bridges over Troubled Waters: Shuiqiao Class,” which analyzed these innovations. The authors, as previously mentioned—Shugart and J. Michael Dahm—noted, “Given the swift enhancement of both military abilities and infrastructure within the PLA, this latest logistical advancement underscores the ongoing endeavors of the PLA to align with Chairman.”
Xi Jinping
reportedly aims to possess sufficient military capabilities to launch a major assault on Taiwan by 2027.”

Although this shallow-draft landing system isn’t a flawless answer, as highlighted in the report: “Even though these landing craft tackle an essential need for the PLA, they could introduce new issues regarding amphibious assault efficiency. The increased capacity from these vessels might lead to difficulties when trying to move machinery and supplies away from the beachhead in the confined and possibly hostile territory of Taiwan.”

As a warning, consider the 35-mile-long traffic jam that occurred in Russia when it invaded Ukraine, causing transportation to come to a standstill due to limited available roads heading towards Kyiv. The report explained further: “Given Taiwan’s rugged topography featuring mountains, tunnels, and bridges, the PLA has restricted options for reaching Taiwan’s capital, Taipei. This could force the PLA into areas where they would be vulnerable to crossfire from Taiwanese defenders.”

The initial trio of Shuiqiao-class barge-bridges has not become functional yet, since the PLA plans to carry out further tests. However, alarmingly, the report’s writers cautioned that “when viewed alongside other advancements tied to amphibious operations, these landing vessels indicate the PLA might have accelerated its schedule for developing adequate capabilities needed to execute a major cross-strait assault targeting Taiwan.”
Xi Jinping
Target for 2027 centennial military construction project.

Xi is determined to take control of Taiwan, employing either gray-zone strategies or direct force. This resolve is illustrated by the previously mentioned instances: a sophisticated deep-sea cable cutting device and innovative barge bridges.
China
is utilizing its significant technological proficiency to develop both
weapons
And support gear to allow the PLA to carry out malicious operations.

By taking control of Taiwan, Xi would achieve what even the illustrious Mao Zedong couldn’t manage. This feat would secure for Xi an everlasting legacy, which dictators such as Xi and Russia’s Vladimir Putin greatly desire. Beyond this, it would also position him
China
For further expansion, by breaking through the First Island Chain — extending from Japan to Malaysia via Taiwan —
China
Would have unrestricted and effortless entry deep into the Pacific Ocean and the capability to isolate locations such as Japan and Australia.

What would it likewise indicate about
China
‘, as well as the USA’s comparative advantages? If
China
If they can take control of Taiwan, it would highlight just how weakened the USA has grown, and demonstrate that neither the U.S. nuclear arsenal nor any other means could effectively prevent such an action.
China
It would immediately change the calculations of governments across Asia and beyond. The implication would be that the USA is an untrustworthy and feeble ally, and that resisting is completely futile.
China
The United States would cease to be a major world power, which is precisely what
China
wishes to accomplish. (ANI)