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Russia Will Help China Advance Submarine Technology, US Indo-Pacific Commander Says

China would then be able to close the gap on ‘American undersea dominance,’ the chief said.
Russia Will Help China Advance Submarine Technology, US Indo-Pacific Commander Says
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo speaks during a joint press conference with Philippines' Military Chief General Romeo Brawner after the Philippines-US Mutual Defense Board meeting at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio on Aug. 29, 2024. Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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In return for China’s support during its war on Ukraine, Russia will likely assist Beijing to advance its submarine fleet, the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Nov. 23.

“I expect Russia to provide submarine technology to the PRC that has the potential of closing American undersea dominance over the PRC,” Adm. Samuel Paparo said at the Halifax International Security Forum, using the acronym for the People’s Republic of China.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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