China submarine-launched missile test over Pacific draws regional backlash
China's launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific has triggered criticism from Pacific leaders and renewed debate over regional security arrangements. The missile was fired from a submarine on Monday and flew over multiple Pacific islands before appearing to land in waters close to Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. Australian officials said the test had damaged China's standing in the region.Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said the launch had harmed China's reputation as a potential security partner and strengthened the case for a Pacific-led security pact. He said the incident showed why regional leaders should consider a formal security agreement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
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China submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific draws fresh scrutiny over trajectory
China has carried out what appears to be its first submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile test into the Pacific, according to the supplied material. The launch was made from a nuclear-powered submarine and involved a missile carrying a dummy warhead. The reported flight path has intensified concern across the Pacific because it crossed or approached the waters of several island states.The supplied rows say the missile flew over multiple Pacific nations and may have landed near Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. They also say the exact landing point remains unknown, while earlier reporting suggested the missile passed over the exclusive economic zones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
