A Chinese shipyard in Wuhan has launched a submarine which is likely to be the country's most advanced non-nuclear type. The new boat is larger than existing ones and is the first in the country to feature X-form rudders. There are indications that it may have a vertical launch system (VLS).
The Bohai Shipyard in Huludao, part of China's CSSC, plays a key role in nuclear submarine construction, featuring advanced facilities like drydocks, pontoon launch systems, and modular shipbuilding methods.