Communist China’s secret fleet of nuclear subs was exposed by Google Maps, revealing six nuclear submarines at their First Submarine Base near Qingdao—while Taiwan frantically prepares for what could be a full-scale invasion by 2027.
At a Glance
- Google Maps images revealed China’s secret submarine fleet, with six nuclear submarines stationed at their First Submarine Base near Qingdao
- The fleet includes five conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines and one Type 092 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
- China suffered a major setback when a new nuclear-powered attack submarine sank during construction at a shipyard last year
- Taiwan has launched extensive 14-day war games simulating a Chinese invasion, deploying new weapons systems including M1A2T tanks and HIMARS
- China is simultaneously building massive troop-carrying barges and its largest-ever aircraft carrier, suggesting preparation for offensive operations
Google Maps Reveals China’s Secret Nuclear Submarine Fleet
Well, well, well… looks like the Chinese Communist Party isn’t as good at hiding their toys as they thought. Google Maps has done what billions in US intelligence funding apparently couldn’t – exposed China’s secret submarine fleet for all the world to see. The images reveal six nuclear submarines docked at their First Submarine Base near Qingdao in the Yellow Sea, including five conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines and their sole Type 092 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Nothing says “peaceful rise” quite like a stockpile of underwater nuclear launch platforms, right?
The Pentagon’s China military power report states, “The [People’s Liberation Army Navy] has highly prioritized modernising its submarine force but its force structure continues to grow modestly as it matures its force, integrates new technologies, and expands its shipyards.” That’s military-speak for “they’re building underwater nuclear weapons platforms as fast as they can.” With over 370 ships, China now boasts the world’s largest navy – a fact they’re clearly not interested in keeping quiet as they flex their military muscle across the South China Sea and beyond.
Submarine Setback Reveals Cracks in Chinese Military Industrial Complex
In what can only be described as an embarrassing blunder for the CCP’s naval aspirations, satellite imagery captured one of China’s new nuclear-powered submarines sinking at a shipyard during construction. The submarine, identified as their first Zhou-class vessel, was spotted docked at Shuangliu shipyard before being partially submerged on June 15th – and not in the way submarines are supposed to be. This costly mishap exposes serious questions about China’s military readiness despite their aggressive posturing.
“Satellite imagery appears to show China’s new nuclear-powered submarine sinking at a shipyard while under construction, a senior US defence official has said.” sources say.
A senior US defense official noted this failure was “not surprising” and raised serious concerns: “In addition to the obvious questions about training standards and equipment quality, the incident raises deeper questions about the PLA’s internal accountability and oversight of China’s defence industry.” Translation: Their military hardware is about as reliable as their COVID statistics. The incident couldn’t have come at a worse time for Beijing’s aggressive South China Sea policy, where they’re locked in territorial disputes with multiple countries over crucial trade routes worth trillions in annual commerce.
Taiwan Prepares for the “Worst Case Scenario”
As China builds up its submarine fleet, Taiwan isn’t sitting idly by waiting to be annexed. They’ve launched an intensive 14-day war game exercise simulating what their Defense Minister Wellington Koo bluntly called the “worst case scenario” – a full-scale Chinese invasion potentially coming as soon as 2027. These aren’t just routine drills; they’re deploying new American-made M1A2T tanks, HIMARS rocket systems, and anti-ship missile defenses. When a democratic nation starts prepping this intensively for invasion, we should all be paying attention.
“The [People’s Liberation Army Navy] has highly prioritised modernising its submarine force but its force structure continues to grow modestly as it matures its force, integrates new technologies, and expands its shipyards.” sources say.
Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping has made it crystal clear that he considers Taiwan’s annexation a “historical inevitability.” Nothing says peaceful reunification quite like massive troop-carrying barges, floating bridges made of hybrid vessels, and the construction of China’s largest-ever aircraft carrier. The strategic implications of China seizing Taiwan would be catastrophic – giving the CCP unprecedented power projection throughout the Western Pacific and control over the global electronics industry. The Biden administration’s tepid response to these developments should have every American deeply concerned.
A Coming Confrontation in the Western Pacific
The United States hasn’t completely surrendered the Western Pacific yet, having deployed five conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines to Guam. But this seems woefully inadequate compared to China’s naval build-up and expansionist agenda. Taiwan sits at the crucial “first island chain” that has been central to American foreign policy for decades. If China gains control of Taiwan, they effectively break through this defensive perimeter, threatening Japan, the Philippines, and ultimately American interests throughout the entire region.
The satellite images revealing China’s submarine fleet should serve as a wake-up call. While our politicians debate which bathrooms people should use and spend billions on foreign wars with no strategic value to American interests, Communist China is methodically building the military capacity to dominate the most important region in the world. The American people deserve leadership that takes this threat seriously before Taiwan becomes the next Hong Kong – swallowed by an expansionist communist regime while the world watches helplessly. The clock is ticking, and the fate of the free world in Asia hangs in the balance.
