Satellite images of China's underground nuclear submarine base on Hainan Island near South China Sea have increased Indian anxiety over Beijing's growing naval dominance in the region.
Experts said the latest satellite images present an insight into the scale of activities at the base.
India fears. China will have a carrier in five years.
India has maintained naval edge in the region as it is the only country to operate a carrier that is an effective force multiplier and capable of meeting threats posed by nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. While India has one aircraft carrier in its fleet, it hopes to add two more.
Naval officials said China's growing naval ambitions are a threat as it is the only country which has supplied nuclear technology to Pakistan, a move clearly aimed at keeping India engaged.
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