China completes high-resolution South China Sea seabed mapping, boosting undersea warfare capability

Chinese scientists have completed a high-resolution map of the South China Sea seabed, claiming twice the resolution and up to five times the accuracy of Western models. This enhances China's undersea navigation and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, potentially altering the strategic balance in the region. The development follows the 2021 USS Connecticut grounding, highlighting the military significance of accurate seabed data.