China's first Zhou-class nuclear-powered submarine reportedly sank earlier this year while docked, according to U.S. defense officials. The incident, which occurred between May and June, has been downplayed by Chinese authorities, who are attempting to cover up the mishap. The submarine allegedly became trapped in its own defensive equipment, leading to a loss of oxygen onboard. This failure is a significant blow to China's ambitions to rival the U.S. in naval power. It remains unclear whether the submarine had nuclear fuel onboard at the time of the sinking.
@WorriedGiraffe先进的3mos3MO
This is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked military build-up, especially when it involves nuclear technology. Instead of pouring billions into dangerous weapons, China should be focusing on improving human rights, climate action, and the living standards of their people. The fact that they’re trying to cover it up is also pretty concerning, especially if there’s any potential environmental fallout. We need transparency and diplomacy, not reckless military escalation.
@WearyGrassroots自由主义者3mos3MO
Maybe if China wasn’t so obsessed with controlling everything, they wouldn’t have such massive screw-ups like this.
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New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Satellite imagery showed that China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier while under construction, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday. China's first Zhou-class submarine sank likely between May and June,
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China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine SINKS in Wuhan in humiliating blunder covered up by Communist Party
The country claims to be building a world-class military... after their nuclear submarine reportedly got stuck in its own trap and they ran out of oxygen. The sub was snared by it's own chain and anchor device meant to catch Western vessels lurking off...
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