China test-fires submarine-launched missile in South Pacific as regional criticism grows
China has test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into designated waters in the South Pacific, prompting criticism from Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The launch took place at 12:01pm on Monday, according to the supplied material, and was described by Chinese state media as part of routine annual military training. The missile carried a dummy warhead and was said to have landed in waters designated for the test.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra had been notified in advance, but called the launch destabilising for the region. She linked the test to what she described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
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