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Intelligence suggests China is constructing dozens of new ferry vessels and modifying existing ones to carry troops, tanks, and armored vehicles across the Taiwan Strait. These ferries are being equipped with reinforced doors, expanded decks, and ramps capable of supporting heavy military equipment. Notably, during 2022, around 30 of these ships actively participated in military exercises with China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), practicing amphibious landings and cargo operations that mirror potential invasion scenarios.