Hainan Submarine Base

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Hainan Submarine Base is a naval base for nuclear submarine in Hainan Island, PRC[1] [2]Thisj underground base has recently reported by several agencies, especially Indian ones. The images collected by Federation of American Scientists (FAS) in February 2008 shows that China constructed a large scale underground base for its naval forces. This base raises concern over security threat to ASEAN nations, India since it has the capability to cut off all commercial activity in Strait of Malacca and South China Sea in case a crisis occurs.[3]

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  1. ^ 'Secret' Chinese Submarine Base on Hainan Island (May 03, 2008). Retrieved on 2008.5.11.
  2. ^ Chinese nuclear submarine base. Telegraph (2008.5.6). Retrieved on 2008.5.11.
  3. ^ China’s new n-submarine base sets off alarm bells. IndianExpress (2008.5.3). Retrieved on 2008.5.11.
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