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China Expands Maritime Coercion Near Taiwan with Regularized Patrols and Reconnaissance Vessels
The Diplomat·CN · TW·about 6 hours ago
Satellite imagery indicates China is constructing the world's first submarine mother ship designed to launch unmanned submarines, with tests already conducted in the South China Sea. The vessels are reportedly several times larger than comparable US systems, marking a significant leap in undersea warfare capabilities. The claim is based on satellite analysis and lacks official confirmation, but if accurate, it would shift the balance in undersea deterrence.
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