China's Submarine Building is Maturing, and now Taiwan wants to join the club

Submarines: China Exports For The First Time
December 6, 2013: Bangladesh has ordered two submarines from China. The specific type of sub was not mentioned but it was probably the Type 39 class, which is relatively modern and very similar to the Russian Kilo class that is a popular export item. This would be the first Chinese sale of their submarines and the Type 39 is the first successful Chinese designed and built submarine.

Talk of the Day -- Taiwan thinking of building its own submarines | Politics | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS
Taiwan is evaluating the feasibility of building submarines on its own with technical assistance from the United States, according to a local newspaper.

The U.S. government approved the sale of eight diesel-powered submarines to Taiwan in 2001, but no progress has been made on the project since then.