Japanese defense officials have identified a vessel spotted near the Senkaku Islands last week as China's new nuclear-powered attack submarine.
The sub was spotted last Thursday traveling underwater in the contiguous zone just outside Japanese territorial waters in the East China Sea.
The defense ministry confirmed the vessel belonged to the Chinese Navy on Friday when it emerged in high seas raising a Chinese flag.
Japan controls the Senkaku Islands. The government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
Analysis of the shape and noise of the vessel by experts at the ministry show it is the new Shang-class attack submarine.
The sub is about 110 meters long and has an underwater displacement of 6,100 tons. It is faster and can travel further than conventional subs and is capable of carrying longer range cruise missiles.
The sub was spotted last Thursday traveling underwater in the contiguous zone just outside Japanese territorial waters in the East China Sea.
The defense ministry confirmed the vessel belonged to the Chinese Navy on Friday when it emerged in high seas raising a Chinese flag.
Japan controls the Senkaku Islands. The government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
Analysis of the shape and noise of the vessel by experts at the ministry show it is the new Shang-class attack submarine.
The sub is about 110 meters long and has an underwater displacement of 6,100 tons. It is faster and can travel further than conventional subs and is capable of carrying longer range cruise missiles.
From NHK.
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