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A Chinese PLA Navy nuclear-powered submarine surfaced unexpectedly in the Taiwan Strait, raising concerns in Taiwan about potential military pressure. The submarine, identified as a Type 094, was spotted near Quemoy Island and was escorted by a PLA cruiser towards the mainland. While some believe the surfacing was for routine maintenance, others see it as a display of force against Taiwan’s new leader, William Lai Ching-te, who has taken a stance against Chinese claims on the island. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, with the PLA recently conducting war games simulating a blockade of the island.

Chinese state media has released unprecedented footage of its nuclear submarine force, including a ballistic missile launch that underscores the country’s rapidly expanding naval capabilities. The video shows four submarines conducting missions, including an unmanned underwater vehicle deployment and a nuclear-powered submarine successfully launching a missile. The footage confirms the Shandong carrier strike group includes at least one nuclear submarine, and the Pentagon estimates China now has six nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and six nuclear-powered attack submarines.