China's Long March 3 nuclear submarine is seen in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province on May 24, 2009. China declassified its first fleet of nuclear submarines for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 27. China's nuclear submarine fleet has had a remarkable safety record for more than 40 years and gained rich experience through rigorous training and drills, its fleet commanders said. The official debut of the fleet was in 2009, when the PLA navy celebrated the 60th anniversary of its founding with two nuclear submarines of the Chinese navy leading a spectacular parade.(Photo By Qiao Tianfu/Col

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Not available to licence for any broadcast or streaming service, video on demand, film, national newspaper or to create a NFT. This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. No Use in China China's Long March 3 nuclear submarine is seen in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province on May 24, 2009. China declassified its first fleet of nuclear submarines for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 27. China's nuclear submarine fleet has had a remarkable safety record for more than 40 years and gained rich experience through rigorous training and drills, its fleet commanders said. The official debut of the fleet was in 2009, when the PLA navy celebrated the 60th anniversary of its founding with two nuclear submarines of the Chinese navy leading a spectacular parade.(Photo By Qiao Tianfu/Color China Photo/AP Images)