(20, 20, 20);">Reports are emerging that a Chinese submarine has crashed near the disputed Taiwan Strait, sparking a major incident.

(20, 20, 20);">China has long threatened to make a move for Taiwan, which sees itself as an independent nation despite not being officially recognised by the United Nations. And, two days ago, Xi Jinping launched military drills in the area as a "stern warning".

(20, 20, 20);">Chinese officials have yet to confirm the crash nor have they confirmed the fate of the passengers on board the submarine.

(20, 20, 20);">However, reports claimed that a Type 093 (Shang class) People's Liberation Army nuclear-powered submarine suffered a major accident, killing everyone aboard the vessel.