China’s development of the Shuiqiao-class landing barges represents a significant evolution in the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) amphibious warfare capabilities, tailored explicitly for the complex logistical demands of a potential cross-Strait invasion of Taiwan. Observed in early 2025, these self-propelled landing platform utility (LPU) vessels—designated Shuiqiao-185, Shuiqiao-135, and Shuiqiao-110 based on their hull lengths in … Leggi tutto Shuiqiao Bridge Barges: Assessing China’s Amphibious Capabilities and Strategic Intentions for a Taiwan Invasion Scenario in 2025