04.12.2004, 20:28
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Washington, Dec 3 - China in July test launched a new 094-class of ballistic missile submarine, which is expected to be fully operational in one or two years, well ahead of a Pentagon estimate of around 2010, the Washington Times newspaper said Friday.
One US defense official told the daily the submarine represents "a more modern, more capable missile platform," while another called it "China's first truly intercontinental strategic nuclear delivery system."
The new submarine, the officials said, was spotted by US intelligence agencies at Huludao shipyard, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) northeast of Beijing.