Taiwan's first domestically-made submarine prototype, known as the Hai Kun, has been spotted floating in a harbor in Kaohsiung. Local media have reported that the submarine is undergoing testing, which experts say could signal sea trials, which have been delayed, are getting closer.
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00:00Taiwan's first domestically-made submarine prototype, known as the Haikun or Narwhal, has been spotted in a harbor in Kaohsiung.
00:07Local media have reported that the prototype is undergoing testing of its power and other related systems.
00:13The project has faced scrutiny, as sea trials to make sure it can operate in rough waters have been delayed.
00:19Experts say these latest tests may indicate that sea trials are getting closer and could begin soon after harbor testing is finished.