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

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Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

The West Australian

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-fires nuclear-capable missile into Pacific Ocean hours after Australia and Fiji sign treaty

China has test-fired a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean within hours of Australia and Fiji striking an historic military alliance.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region

China on Monday test fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing’s growing military capabilities and activities in the region. According to China’s state run Xinhua news agency, a People’s Liberation Army Navy nuclear submarine launched a missile carrying a dummy warhead [] The post China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China on Monday conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean, sparking criticism from New Zealand and Australia for actions that they said threatened peace and stability in the region. A People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine “launched a strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead toward relevant high seas of the The post China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

China hopes Indo-Pacific nations do not ‘overinterpret’ rare missile test in nuclear-free zone

Chinese navy’s launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine is its first such test in the Pacific Ocean in two years

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Related coverage for "China launches nuclear-capable test missile into Pacific Ocean | 9 News Australia": Korea Times News — China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone. The West Australian — China test-fires nuclear-capable missile into Pacific Ocean hours after Australia and Fiji sign treaty. Sweden Herald — China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific. Modern Diplomacy — China Missile Test in Pacific Sparks Concern Across Region. Egypt Independent — China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors. The Independent — China hopes Indo-Pacific nations do not ‘overinterpret’ rare missile test in nuclear-free zone