Thailand weighs accepting Chinese engine in submarine deal

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A Chinese submarine takes part in a naval parade in 2019. China is expanding its presence along Asia’s military equipment supply chain. © Reuters

MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent

BANGKOK -- Thailand is considering a Chinese engine for a submarine it plans to purchase from China now that Germany has refused to supply an engine.

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