Chinese submarines are currently based inside the first island chain, concentrated especially at Hainan Island, which requires them to pass through anti-submarine warfare barriers and choke points to reach the Philippine Sea where they could threaten U.S. surface forces.
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Caitlin TalmadgeEvidence Quote
“currently we live in a world where Chinese submarines are based inside the first island chain you know concentrated especially at Hainan island you can see that noted on the map here um and the geography is very important uh as far as their ability to actually reach U.S service forces standoff forces that might be in the Philippine Sea”
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Then What? Assessing The Military Implications Of Chinese Control Of Taiwan | Hoover Institution— Hoover InstitutionCreated: 8/11/2026, 1:53:18 AM
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