A rare look at the lousy life aboard China's 'Dragon Palace' submarines
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A rare look at the lousy life aboard China's 'Dragon Palace' submarines
A new report by an American researcher found difficult and unhealthy conditions on China's submarines.Florence Lo/ReutersA new report offers a rare look at the conditions in China's growing submarine fleet.It found the crews suffer from excessive noise, poor lighting and bad air quality.The question is whether these problems undermine the effectiveness of China's subs.Chinese sailors have an ironic name for duty aboard submarines: "Dragon Palace…
A recent report by the Institute of Chinese Maritime Studies of the US Naval War College provides insight into the difficult conditions aboard Chinese submarines, often dubbed “Dragon Palaces” by their crews, reports Business Insider. According to the document, sailors face a number of health problems caused by difficult working conditions and unsatisfactory diet. On board military ships, food is extremely important because it can maintain the m…
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