The Pentagon has confirmed a report that China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank in the spring, dealing a major blow to Beijing as it seeks to showcase its growing military prowess amid its rivalry with the United States.
A U.S. Defense Department spokesperson told The Japan Times on condition of anonymity that the submarine sank pier-side.
“It is unclear if it was carrying nuclear fuel at the time,” the spokesperson said Friday, without offering further details.
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