The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | November 25th, 2025: China’s Taiwan Invasion Rehearsal Caught On Satellite & U.S.-Russia Face-To-Face Talks
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Nov 25, 2025 New satellite images reveal China's military practicing beach landings with civilian ferries, signaling a serious escalation in preparations for a Taiwan invasion. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are in rare face-to-face talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, aiming to establish a peace framework for Ukraine. The episode explores the implications of China's strategies for U.S. policy and alliances, alongside the challenges in diplomatic negotiations over territorial concessions.
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China Rehearses Beach Landings
- Satellite imagery shows China rehearsing beach landings using civilian ferries and roll-on/roll-off vessels near Jishang.
- Analysts say this signals a shift from capability development to operational planning for a Taiwan invasion.
Shadow Navy Multiplies China's Lift Capacity
- China is integrating its civilian 'Shadow Navy' into military exercises to multiply lift capacity.
- Folding commercial ferries into plans reduces Beijing's logistical limits and blurs civilian-military lines.
Steps For U.S. Response
- U.S. policymakers should boost maritime surveillance to track civilian ferry movements as early warning signs.
- They should also intensify deterrence planning and coordinate with Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.