Communist China building or refitting landing craft increased according to the Australia Station Intelligence Summary dated 1 July 1955

An item reported increased activities in refitting or even newbuilding of L.C.V.P.’s and L.C.M.’s at Shanghai, China. Most of the work was probably refitting. The figure of 30 L.C.V.P.’s and 20 L.C.M.’s was mentioned and which landing craft were possible to be used for occupying the Off-Shore Islands.

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Website Royal Australian Navy, Sea Power Centre.