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In 2025, the Chinese Navy is transitioning to nuclear-powered submarines, with the Bohai shipyard set to produce seven Type 09IIIB submarines by late 2025. The fleet may comprise six Type 09III/A-SSNs and six Type 09IV/A-SSBNs, while conventional submarine construction has slowed. Naval infrastructure is expanding at key bases, alongside ongoing innovation in amphibious and uncrewed systems, driven by significant investment in the military-industrial complex.