China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sinks

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent

(Worthy News) – Chinese officials scrambled to cover up the sinking of a new nuclear-powered submarine at a shipyard near Wuhan in the spring, U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal.

The Associated Press reported that China’s first Zhou-class submarine likely sank between May and June, citing an anonymous official. Satellite images revealed cranes in the area, likely used to salvage the vessel from the riverbed.

The Zhou-class submarine that sank is the first of its kind in China’s nuclear-powered fleet, featuring a unique X-shaped stern for improved maneuverability.

Chinese authorities reportedly rushed to conceal the undisclosed incident.

“It’s not surprising that the PLA Navy would try to conceal the fact that their new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pierside,” a senior U.S. Defense official told the Wall Street Journal. “In addition to the obvious questions about training standards and equipment quality, the incident raises deeper questions about the PLA’s internal accountability and oversight of China’s defense industry, which has long been plagued by corruption.”

Copyright 1999-2026 Worthy News. This article was originally published on Worthy News and was reproduced with permission.


Latest News from Worthy News

Senior Nigerian Evangelical Leader Abducted As Church Attacks Raise Alarm
Senior Nigerian Evangelical Leader Abducted As Church Attacks Raise Alarm

A senior leader of one of Nigeria’s largest evangelical denominations has been abducted in Nigeria’s central Plateau State while concern remains about several Christian worshipers kidnapped elsewhere in the turbulent African nation, Christian sources said Tuesday.

Lebanon Expels Iranian Envoy, Escalates Diplomatic Break with Tehran
Lebanon Expels Iranian Envoy, Escalates Diplomatic Break with Tehran

Lebanon sharply escalated tensions with Iran on Tuesday, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador-designate and recalling its own envoy amid accusations of diplomatic violations and growing concerns over Iranian influence in the country.

Gulf States Move Toward Joining Operation Against Iran Alongside U.S. and Israel as Middle East Rapidly Shifts
Gulf States Move Toward Joining Operation Against Iran Alongside U.S. and Israel as Middle East Rapidly Shifts

Arab Gulf nations are moving closer to joining the expanding military campaign against Iran, signaling a dramatic shift in regional dynamics as sustained Iranian attacks strain their economies and threaten control of critical energy routes, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Hungary FM Admits Russia Contacts As EU Leak Claims Spark ‘Treason’ Row (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary FM Admits Russia Contacts As EU Leak Claims Spark ‘Treason’ Row (Worthy News Investigation)

Hungary’s foreign minister has admitted contacts with Russia during European Union meetings, after reports that confidential information from closed-door discussions may have been shared—an allegation the opposition says could amount to “treason” and carry a potential life sentence in prison.

Footage Shows Deadly Plane Collision With Fire Truck, Raising Questions
Footage Shows Deadly Plane Collision With Fire Truck, Raising Questions

Footage apparently taken from an air traffic control tower showed a fire truck crossing a runway before being struck by an Air Canada Express plane at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

Several Worshippers Kidnapped In Nigeria Church Attack As Concerns Persist
Several Worshippers Kidnapped In Nigeria Church Attack As Concerns Persist

Concerns remained Tuesday about the whereabouts of several worshippers who were abducted Sunday when gunmen attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara State, police said.

Iran-Linked Group Claims London Ambulance Attack As Antisemitism Fears Rise In Europe
Iran-Linked Group Claims London Ambulance Attack As Antisemitism Fears Rise In Europe

An Islamic group linked to Iran claimed responsibility Monday for what residents and officials described as an “antisemitic hate crime” terror attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish group in London, the latest in a series of attacks targeting European Jews.