Has a Chinese Submarine Been Lost in the Taiwanese Strait? – On Tuesday, online rumors circulated that a Chinese Type 093 (Shang-class) nuclear-powered submarine suffered a serious mishap while transiting the Taiwan Strait.

According to early reports, it was lost with all hands.

[Taiwan’s defense ministry declared that they have no evidence that China lost a submarine, one of six in its Shang class. So far this is just a rumor, but perhaps worth watching. — Ed]