In 1958, Huang became one of China's first researchers designated to design the nation's own nuclear-powered submarines.

Although the attack on the boy was not reported by major Chinese media outlets, information about his death on Sept. 19 spread through social media. The number of people offering flowers at ...

Farewell flowers were arranged in the shape of a submarine and ocean waves at the farewell ceremony for China's first-generation nuclear submarine chief designer Huang Xuhua. Photo: From Hubei Daily.