2011 Type 094 accident

2011 Type 094 submarine accident 29 July 2011 Dalian, Liaoning, China Suspected radiation leak Installation error during electronic system upgrade International concern; diplomatic tension with South Korea A Type 094 nuclear submarine belonging to China is thought to have suffered a release of radioactivity in July 2011.The Sunday Times, 7 August 2011; also syndicated by the Ottawa CitizenJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Yu Miles August 3, 2011 Inside China. Submarine Nuclear Leak http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/3/inside-china-945032103/ 2025-09-24 The Washington Times en-US Media coverage of the event has been banned, leading to international concern over the handling of the crisis. The Chinese government denies any radiation leak has occurred. The event On 29 July 2011Radiation Leak Occurred in Chinese Nuclear-Powered Submarine, Naval Today a release of radioactivity is thought to have taken place on board an 8,000-ton Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, docked in Dalian. According to reports, China Era Electronics Corporation was installing an electronic system when the leak occurred. International reaction South Korea has demanded that China clarify the situation and stop trying to cover up the event. The conservative Chosun Ilbo newspaper stated that the "Chinese authorities must waste no time in providing Korea with credible information." See also List of Chinese military accidents References 38.8031 121.1230 title Type 094 accident Category:July 2011 in China Category:Maritime incidents in 2011