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China tests long-range ballistic missile
🇨🇳 CHINA — The Chinese military launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific, a rare event that drew immediate concern from regional neighbors. The missile, equipped with a dummy warhead, landed in international waters, marking a departure from China's typical practice of testing in domestic ranges. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan have publicly requested an explanation, highlighting heightened tensions over Beijing's nuclear modernization efforts.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 3 days · 42 sourcesabc.net.auChina missile launch tests Pacific relations as Australia looks to pouncedw.comChina's missile test builds on Pacific nuclear deterrencehindustantimes.comA rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighboursnytimes.comWhy China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacificaawsat.comWhat to Know About China's Rare Ballistic Missile Test and Why It Raises Concernssmh.com.auChina's missile test is a hypocritical affront to this nationindependent.co.ukChina's ballistic missile test in Pacific 'great concern to region and world', says USnpr.orgChina test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific : NPRthehindu.comU.S. voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile testchannelnewsasia.comUS leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacificjpost.comChina test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powersarabnews.comUS leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacifictheguardian.comChinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism growstime.com'Unwelcome and Concerning': China's Missile Test Is Putting the Pacific on Edgenbcnews.comChina conducts rare long-range missile test, rattling U.S. alliesfrance24.comChina conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacificaljazeera.comChina missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japancbsnews.comChina test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, drawing protestsstraitstimes.comChina test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers+23 more outlets
Why it matters
The test highlights China's expanding nuclear capabilities and challenges the regional security status quo in the Pacific.
Context
China rarely conducts tests that involve sending missiles into international waters, usually preferring domestic test sites.