China converts cargo ship to missile platform, escalates maritime power

China has reportedly converted the cargo ship Zhongda 79 into a missile-armed vessel, equipped with up to 60 containerized missile launchers. This development signals a new phase in China's military-civil fusion strategy, allowing for rapid militarization of civilian ships and blurring lines between commercial and military assets. The move is seen as a strategic effort to bolster naval capabilities and create ambiguity in potential conflicts, particularly concerning Taiwan.

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