China is struggling to make inroads into the international arms market due to competition and opposition from Western countries, in particular the US, reports the Beijing-based Sina Military Network.
Despite having overtaken Germany this year to become the world's No. 3 arms exporter, Chinese weapons manufacturers continue to have trouble securing deals.
Thailand reportedly approved in June the purchase of three Chinese S-26T submarines for around US$1 billion, but the deal was suspended indefinitely in July. The reason offered at the time was that Bangkok is still considering whether the new submarines are needed, though there are claims that the plans were shelved due to pressure from the US.
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