Setback for Xi Jinping’s military ambitions as China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sinks at Wuhan port
China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, identified as a Zhou-class submarine, sank at a pier during construction between May and June. This incident occurred at the Wuchang shipyard, raising concerns about the quality of China’s military equipment and training standards. The extent of damage, cause of sinking, and whether nuclear fuel was onboard remain unknown.