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China's maritime survey near Taiwan raises US concerns over dual-use capabilities

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China's maritime survey vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 22, is conducting operations east of Taiwan, raising concerns among US military experts. These oceanographic surveys collect data on water conditions and seabed topography, which, while useful for marine science, can also enhance submarine operations and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Experts like James Holmes from the US Naval War College view such missions as dual-use, noting past tensions with China over similar US surveys in the South China Sea. AI

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China's maritime survey near Taiwan raises US concerns over dual-use capabilities

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

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    When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance. However, experts highlighted the …

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