# Naval Geopolitics
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Submarine Diplomacy: China Counters the Malacca 'Chokehold' with High-Tech Naval Exports to Pakistan
China has delivered advanced Kirin-class submarines to Pakistan, a move seen as a strategic counter-balance to Indian and Indonesian assertiveness in the Malacca Strait. The deal highlights Beijing's effort to secure its maritime interests and diversify its security partnerships while mitigating its reliance on vulnerable shipping lanes.
Underwater Ambitions: China and Pakistan Rewrite the Indian Ocean Power Balance
Pakistan is significantly upgrading its naval capabilities with eight Chinese-made S26P Hangor-class submarines, featuring advanced AIP technology that allows for extended stealth operations. This $5 billion deal, which includes local manufacturing in Karachi, shifts the maritime balance of power in South Asia and reinforces the strategic 'all-weather' partnership between Beijing and Islamabad.