Thursday, May 1, 2008

Chinese Build Secret Nuclear Submarine Base

From The Telegraph:

China has secretly built a major underground nuclear submarine base that could threaten Asian countries and challenge American power in the region, it can be disclosed.

Satellite imagery, passed to The Daily Telegraph, shows that a substantial harbour has been built which could house a score of nuclear ballistic missile submarines and a host of aircraft carriers.

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Update: Pat Dollard comments on this issue.

Update: Strategy Page has additional comments.

My Comment: The Chinese always think long term ..... and they have been planning for a long time to be the main power in Asia, and after .... well .... the world. This is just one step among many.

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