.China to show new subs, says no threat to region
BEIJING (AP) - China plans to display its nuclear submarines this week in the first known public appearance of some its most potent warships, a sign of growing confidence in its rapid upgrade to new vessels and weapons systems.
The vessels will appear at Thursday's international fleet review in the northern port city of Qingdao, deputy navy commander Ding Yiping was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday. He did not give the specific types of vessels to be displayed.
The People's Liberation Army, controlled by the Communist Party, has traditionally kept its best weaponry tightly under wraps, but recent years have seen a growing openness as it seeks to take its place among the ranks of modern, professional militaries.
Ding reiterated China's contention that the People's Liberation Army does not pose a threat to other nations, despite concerns that a more powerful navy could embolden China in asserting its territorial claims, particularly in the South China Sea.
"The PLA Navy will continue to make contributions to maintain world, regional and maritime peace," Ding was quoted as saying.
China's 225,000-member navy operates more submarines than any other Asian nation, with up to 10 nuclear-powered vessels and as many as 60 diesel-electric subs.
China's second-generation, nuclear-powered Jin and Shang class submarines are considered just a notch below cutting-edge U.S. and Russian craft. Its diesel-electric Yuan class boasts an indigenously developed air-independent propulsion system that allows it to remain submerged for weeks.
A total of 21 ships from 14 foreign countries are attending the Qingdao naval display, the first of its kind for China.
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The vessels will appear at Thursday's international fleet review in the northern port city of Qingdao, deputy navy commander Ding Yiping was quoted as saying by the official Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday. He did not give the specific types of vessels to be displayed.
The People's Liberation Army, controlled by the Communist Party, has traditionally kept its best weaponry tightly under wraps, but recent years have seen a growing openness as it seeks to take its place among the ranks of modern, professional militaries.
Ding reiterated China's contention that the People's Liberation Army does not pose a threat to other nations, despite concerns that a more powerful navy could embolden China in asserting its territorial claims, particularly in the South China Sea.
"The PLA Navy will continue to make contributions to maintain world, regional and maritime peace," Ding was quoted as saying.
China's 225,000-member navy operates more submarines than any other Asian nation, with up to 10 nuclear-powered vessels and as many as 60 diesel-electric subs.
China's second-generation, nuclear-powered Jin and Shang class submarines are considered just a notch below cutting-edge U.S. and Russian craft. Its diesel-electric Yuan class boasts an indigenously developed air-independent propulsion system that allows it to remain submerged for weeks.
A total of 21 ships from 14 foreign countries are attending the Qingdao naval display, the first of its kind for China.
MyWay
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