China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say

The submarine sank earlier this year, in a major setback for the Chinese military, say US defence officials.

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Speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC's US partner, CBS, the officials said the loss of the submarine probably happened between May and June.

Satellite images taken in June show what appear to be floating salvage cranes at the berth in Wuhan where, a month previously, the vessel had been seen. Beijing has not confirmed the reports.

The US officials said it was "not surprising" the Chinese military would have covered up the loss of one of its newest assets.

It is unclear whether the submarine was carrying nuclear fuel at the time.

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