Type 075 ship: The ace up Xi's sleeve? All about China's trump card for Taiwan takeover

China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ships have become a prominent symbol of Beijing’s rising military pressure on Taiwan. Their deployment in large-scale drills encircling the island in December highlighted their importance to any future cross-strait operation. Combining helicopter operations, landing craft and troop deployment, the vessels significantly enhance China’s amphibious and power-projection capabilities, reshaping the regional security balance.