Chinese officials cover up sinking of country’s newest nuclear-powered submarine tied to pier
A senior US Defense official called the incident 'not surprising'
By Greg Wehner , Liz Friden Fox News
Published September 26, 2024 9:29pm EDT
The Chinese government reportedly covered up the sinking of its newest nuclear-powered submarine as it sat tied to a pier, and U.S. officials say it is no surprise.
"It’s not surprising that the PLA Navy would try to conceal the fact that their new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pierside," a senior U.S. Defense official said. "In addition to the obvious questions about training standards and equipment quality, the incident raises deeper questions about the PLA’s internal accountability and oversight of China’s defense industry, which has long been plagued by corruption."
China’s first Zhou-class submarine likely sank between May and June, The Associated Press reported based on information from an official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Satellite images showed cranes in the area that would have been necessary to salvage the vessel from the bottom of the river.
The incident reportedly forced Chinese authorities to rush to cover up the matter, which had not been previously disclosed.
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