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Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be a crucial player in the Taiwan Strait

The People’s Liberation Army’s latest weaponised container ship could play a key role in deterring foreign intervention at a low cost during a Taiwan conflict, according to a mainland Chinese military magazine. The Zhong Da 79 is a medium-sized civilian cargo ship capable of carrying containerised v

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Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be a crucial player in the Taiwan Strait

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The People’s Liberation Army’s latest weaponised container ship could play a key role in deterring foreign intervention at a low cost during a Taiwan conflict, according to a mainland Chinese military magazine.

The Zhong Da 79 is a medium-sized civilian cargo ship capable of carrying containerised vertical missile launchers, radar sensors and self-defence systems. It was first spotted at the end of last year at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding’s yard in Shanghai.

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Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be a crucial player in the Taiwan Strait

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