China humiliated after accidentally sinking its own nuclear submarine

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows what appears to be a sunken Chinese submarine at a shipyard near Wuhan, China, June 15, 2024 (Picture: Planet Labs PBC via AP)

China has been caught trying to cover up an embarrassing blunder after its newest nuclear-powered submarine sank into the harbour while under construction.

Beijing officials spent months attempting to hide the accident, until it was finally discovered by US satellite photography.

The sinking of the Zhou-class sub represents a major setback for Beijing...