DEFENSE/Defense Ministry confirms Chinese tank landing ship in waters north of Taiwan
07/01/2025 05:37 PM
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday confirmed the presence of a Chinese Type 072A landing ship -- a large tank carrier used for amphibious warfare -- in waters off northern Taiwan.
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