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China Defends Missile Launch After Pacific Test Raises Regional Concerns | Dawn News English

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China says its missile launch into the Pacific Ocean was a routine military exercise conducted in line with international law and not aimed at any specific country. The launch, reportedly carried out from a nuclear-powered submarine, has drawn concern from Japan, Australia and New Zealand amid growing regional security tensions. Watch the latest update on China's military exercise and international reaction. #china #missile #pacific #military #asia #geopolitics #breakingnews #worldnews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik

WELLINGTON: Ujian peluru berpandu balistik China dan pergerakan operasi tentera lautnya dijangka menjadi ‘ciri berterusan’ di rantau Pasifik ketika Beijing memperluaskan kehadiran keselamatan strategiknya, menurut pegawai New Zealand dalam satu dokumen dalaman yang diperoleh AFP. Amaran itu terkandung dalam laporan Disember 2025 oleh Angkatan Pertahanan New Zealand dan Kementerian Luar Negeri ketika mereka memantau sebuah ... Read more The post New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

Arise News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China’s Pacific Missile Test Sparks Regional Security Concerns As Australia, New Zealand, Japan React

China's missile test in the Pacific has heightened regional security concerns, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?

China’s rare launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the deep Pacific sent a strategic signal to the United States and regional neighbours, particularly Japan, amid concerns about Beijing’s military expansion. Monday’s test is also likely to reinforce calls in Washington and among US allies for greater defence investment and closer security coordination as regional tensions continue to rise, according to analysts. What happened during China’s submarine-launched...

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

China’s missile launch sends reminder Pacific is no longer immune to global power politics

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers says China’s missile launch is a reminder that the Pacific is no longer “immune from global power politics”. “This should force a serious conversation about whether we are taking national security seriously enough,” Ms Rogers said. “The Pacific is our front yard, and if Beijing is prepared to fire missiles into that area, then Australia needs to wake up. “Yesterday's missile test showed one thing very clearly, China is preparing for a more dangerous world.”

9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

China launches nuclear-capable test missile into Pacific Ocean | 9 News Australia

China has test-launched a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific hours after Australia signed a new major defence deal to ward off Beijing’s influence in the region. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

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Related coverage for "China Defends Missile Launch After Pacific Test Raises Regional Concerns | Dawn News English": Utusan Malaysia — New Zealand beri amaran operasi ketenteraan China di Pasifik. Korea Times News — China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns. Arise News — China’s Pacific Missile Test Sparks Regional Security Concerns As Australia, New Zealand, Japan React. South China Morning Post — What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?. Sky News Australia — China’s missile launch sends reminder Pacific is no longer immune to global power politics. 9 News Australia — China launches nuclear-capable test missile into Pacific Ocean | 9 News Australia