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China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific, draws regional protests

Off The Press

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July 6, 2026

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China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency. China last conducted a missile test in the Pacific two []...Click to read more

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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

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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

China 'successfully' tests strategic missile from submarine over Pacific Ocean

Test marks 2nd strategic missile launch since Beijing fired Iintercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific in September 2024

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific

The United States military tracked a Chinese submarine test-launching an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile that landed in the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The test comes amid heightened focus on global nuclear proliferation. Following the launch, the United States issued a statement addressing the military exercise and raising questions about the transparency of Beijing’s expanding [] China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Fires Submarine Ballistic Missile Into South Pacific Nuclear Zone, Drawing Protests

China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone on Monday morning, drawing immediate protests from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan and raising questions about the durability of the 1986 Treaty of Rarotonga.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Launches Long-Range Ballistic Missile From Nuclear Submarine in Pacific, Sparks Regional Concerns

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protest and concerns from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency.

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Related coverage for "China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific, draws regional protests": Korea Times News — China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone. Sweden Herald — China test-fired ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons in South Pacific. Anadolu Agency — China 'successfully' tests strategic missile from submarine over Pacific Ocean. Tampa Free Press — China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific. The Eastern Herald — China Fires Submarine Ballistic Missile Into South Pacific Nuclear Zone, Drawing Protests. Latestly.com — China Launches Long-Range Ballistic Missile From Nuclear Submarine in Pacific, Sparks Regional Concerns