China reportedly converted civilian ferries for amphibious assault operations

The Chinese are a lot of things, but stupid isn't one of them. Prior to WWI, many European nations had gun mounts installed on passenger ships.

I think a Chinese """Ferry""" and an American """ferry"""are two different animals

Its not an issue of if they will do it, but when. As soon as they feel the rest of the world will do nothing, they will go it. Just my useless old fart opinion on the situation.