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French nuclear sub prowls South China Sea

Armed forces minister calls it proof of capability to deploy far and for long periods

20210209NY French Submarine Emeraude
KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia chief desk editor
February 10, 2021 03:01 JST

NEW YORK -- A French Rubis-class nuclear attack submarine has successfully concluded a passage of the South China Sea, Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly has announced.

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