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China urged to militarize civilian ships, citing Falklands War lessons

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A Chinese defense researcher has advised China to accelerate its plans for commandeering civilian ships for wartime use, citing lessons from Great Britain's experience during the 1982 Falklands War. The researcher emphasized the critical role of civilian ship mobilization in supporting military operations amidst growing maritime security threats and great-power competition. Recommendations include creating a comprehensive database of civilian fleets and developing detailed mobilization plans. AI

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China urged to militarize civilian ships, citing Falklands War lessons

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime use

    China should speed up plans to commandeer civilian ships for wartime operations, drawing lessons from Britain’s use of commercial vessels during the 1982 Falklands conflict, according to a defence researcher at Beijing’s top economic planning agency. As maritime security threats …

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