China’s Nuclear-Submarine Mishap Points to Challenge of Catching Up With U.S.
Building a potent nuclear submarine force would help China tighten control over its peripheral waters and improve its ability to seize Taiwan.
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, says Pentagon
A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in its dock earlier this year while under construction, in a major setback for the Chinese military, according to US defence officials. Speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC's US partner,
China’s top-of-the-line nuclear submarine sunk in shipyard
Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it.
Blow to China’s military plans after new nuclear submarine ‘sinks’
China’s newest nuclear attack submarine has sunk in a shipyard accident, in a setback to the country’s attempts to overtake the United States in a naval arms race, according to US officials.
China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sank, Setting Back Its Military Modernization
The pierside accident came as Beijing, which hasn’t acknowledged the episode, attempts to expand its navy and project its military power.
China tried to hide that it's newest nuclear-powered submarine sank: Report
China's Navy tried to hide that it's newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, according to a CNN report citing two anonymous U.S. defense officials.
Chinese Nuclear-Powered Submarine Sank This Year, US Official Says
China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
China denies U.S. claim that its newest nuclear submarine sank at pier
A U.S. officials says China's newest nuclear-powered submarine in its fleet sank in spring while docked at a pier but Chinese government officials have taken steps to cover it up.
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say
A Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in its dock earlier this year while under construction, in a major setback for the Chinese military, according to US defence officials. Speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC's US partner,
New Chinese Nuclear Attack Submarine Sank During Construction, US Defense Official Says
A senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China's newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction
China Lost Nuclear Attack Submarine in Sinking: Report
China has reportedly lost its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine after the boat sank at a shipyard earlier this year, defense officials said on Thursday. The boat in question, originally identified as a conventionally powered submarine,
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China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank pierside in the spring and the Chinese Navy tried to conceal the loss, ...
China Holds Rare ICBM Test Into Pacific to Show Might
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