Beijing spent months trying to cover up the embarrassing blunder.
This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows what appears to be a sunken Chinese submarine at a shipyard near Wuhan, China, June 15, 2024 China has been caught trying to cover up an embarrassing blunder after its newest nuclear-powered submarine sank into the harbour while under construction. Beijing officials spent months attempting to hide the accident, until it was finally discovered by US satellite photography.
A later image taken on June 15 appears to show the submarine either fully or partially submerged just under the river’s surface, with rescue equipment and cranes surrounding it. The shipyard on May 29, prior to the sinking Cranes were mobilised to salvage the wreckage, but the setback will require a major refit and will take months to clean the now-waterlogged electronics.
UK Politics Entertainment Sport Technology Lifestyle
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China's Russian Oil Imports Jump 25% as Beijing Seeks Cheap CrudeChina's crude oil imports from Russia jumped by 25.6% month-on-month in August as Beijing last month welcomed the highest monthly crude arrivals so far this year
Read more »
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine SINKS in Wuhan in humiliating blunder covered up by Communist P...Philippines accuses China of ramming Into Coast Guard ship in South China Sea
Read more »
Beijing and Washington Clash Over Russia SanctionsWhite House national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Beijing for high-level talks as tensions rise over US sanctions on Chinese firms supporting Russia's war effort and other key issues like Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Read more »
Beijing backs $1.4B new Chinese lithium miner amid price slumpMinmetals to lead new consolidated group
Read more »
As the Electric Vehicle Industry Grows Globally, Beijing Wants Chinese EV Tech to Stay at HomeBeijing’s directive comes as most major Chinese carmakers operating in other countries are looking to localize EV manufacturing to avoid tariffs.
Read more »
Emma Raducanu out of Beijing Open with foot injuryEmma Raducanu withdraws from this week's China Open with the foot injury which forced her to retire from the Seoul quarter-finals at the weekend.
Read more »