Claim: China has launched eight Shang 3 class nuclear-powered guided missile submarines since 2022.
Verdict: Unverified (75% confidence)
Explanation: The claim that China has launched eight Shang 3 class nuclear-powered guided missile submarines since 2022 is partially supported by available evidence. Breakingdefense.com reports that nine Type 093B submarines have been launched between 2022 and 2026, which aligns with the claim timeframe and suggests that at least eight could have been launched by now. However, specific confirmation of exactly eight submarines launched by 2023 is not independently verified across multiple authoritative source...