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A Chinese tank landing ship was reportedly spotted off the coast of Keelung in northern Taiwan. It was later identified as a Type 072A landing ship, used by China’s military for amphibious operations and transporting supplies.

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00:00And for the first time, a Chinese tank landing ship was reportedly spotted off the coast
00:05of Jilong in northern Taiwan.
00:07A traveler flying from Shanghai to Taipei snapped a photo of the vessel last Friday,
00:12just 50 to 60 nautical miles off Taiwan's main island.
00:16It was identified as a Type 072A landing ship, used by China's military for amphibious operations
00:22and transporting supplies.
00:24It can carry hundreds of troops and up to 10 tanks.
00:27The Navy says it closely monitored the vessel's movements.
00:50These ships are usually seen in waters off Taiwan's east.

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