Emerging reports suggest that a Chinese submarine has encountered a crash near the disputed Taiwan Strait, resulting in a significant incident.

China has persistently conveyed its intentions to assert control over Taiwan, although the island regards itself as an autonomous nation despite lacking official recognition from the United Nations.

Just two days ago, Xi Jinping initiated military exercises in the region as a forceful admonition, the Daily Express has reported.

While Chinese authorities have not yet verified the crash or provided information about the submarine’s passengers, sources indicate that a catastrophic incident occurred involving a Type 093 (Shang class) nuclear-powered submarine from the People’s Liberation Army, resulting in the loss of all personnel on board.

Sun Li-Fang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence (MND), refuted claims of a crash taking place in the Taiwan Strait, labeling the reports as unverified rumors circulating on social media.

Li-Fang emphasized that the MND was actively monitoring all maritime and aerial activities in the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait.

The waterway that separates mainland China from the island of Taiwan remains one of the globe’s most fiercely contested regions.

After the culmination of the Chinese Civil War, the defeated Nationalists sought refuge in Taiwan as the Communists seized control of the mainland.

Subsequently, a complex and tense relationship has unfolded, turning the area into a focal point of geopolitical strain.