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PRC still expanding sub fleet: analysts

THREAT Many security experts say that China's main objective in upgrading its submarine fleet is the ability to delay or deter US intervention on behalf of Taiwan

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , BEIJING

He urged China to be more open about its plans, which he said would reduce the risk of crisis or conflict.

Senior Chinese officers have said that the buildup is strictly defensive.

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