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What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing’s increasing skill and capability as part of its nuclear det...

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China conducts rare long-range missile test, rattling U.S. allies
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, drawing protests
What to know about China's rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns
China's navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from a nuclear-powered submarine — a move that experts said showed Beijing's increasing skill and capability as part of its nuclear det...

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US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
China’s missile test in Pacific ‘great concern to region and world’, says US
China’s Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test In The Pacific Is A Big Deal
“On July 6, one strategic nuclear submarine of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy [PLAN] successfully launched a submarine-launched strategic missile carrying a training dummy warhead toward th...

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China test fires ballistic missile from nuclear submarine amid rising security concerns
Former defence minister lauds ‘staunch’ Winston Peters’ message to China on Pacific missile test

China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say

China's rare launch of a ballistic missile launch into the Pacific will push regional powers to deepen their defense ties.

Why China's first submarine missile test in 43 years is ringing nuclear alarm bells

China launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking its first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 1982. The launch showcased the operational readiness of China's sea-based nuclear force,

US condemns China’s ICBM test launch

The Trump administration has condemned China’s test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, calling the incident “of great concern.

China launches nuclear-capable missile into Pacific Ocean

China's first such test since 2024 took place amid warnings from Australia and New Zealand.