So apparently a temporary setback and not a giant casualty / environmental event. What I don't get is the official's sentiment to call into quality and training questions. The PLAN isn't trying to sell this submarine on the open market so it's not like there is business to be gained at the expense of the PLAN.
09III/09IV (093/094) Nuclear Submarine Thread
Look at the shadows cast by buildings and cranes... these images have been “worked”
www.sinodefenceforum.com
Check the latest few post in that thread.
The picture is edited (different shadow leanings of various stuff, so different time taken) + its clearly the red crane shadow that some say is the 'sub'.
And well, don't trust western news, especially when they write "anonymous dod official".