The Sinking of a Chinese Submarine: Implications for Regional Naval Power
Chinese Submarine Sank: An Overview
“Chinese Submarine Sank” refers to the sinking of a Chinese submarine during a training exercise in the Bohai Sea on April 23, 2021. The submarine, identified as Changzheng-18, was reportedly taking part in deep-sea diving exercises when it lost contact with the surface. All 31 crew members and officers on board were killed. The incident marked one of the deadliest submarine disasters in recent history and raised concerns about the safety of China’s naval operations.