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China's ballistic missile test strengthens case for Pacific security pact: Australia

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July 12, 2026

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Pacific Minister Pat Conroy argues test has damaged China's standing as potential regional partner

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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

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.

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...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Australia news LIVE: China tests nuclear-capable missile; Australia signs $1b defence pact; PM in Solomon Islands

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Penny Wong raises alarm over China's 'destabilising' Pacific missile test

China has test-launched a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism across the region. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan were notified only hours before the launch, which Beijing described as a routine military exercise. The test came just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a major defence agreement, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling the launch destabilising for the region.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Australian menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap program nuklear China selepas Beijing melancarkan ujian kepala peledak tiruan ke Lautan Pasifik, yang dilihat sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha mempercepat pemodenan ketenteraannya. Ujian itu dilakukan dua tahun selepas China melancarkan peluru berpandu balistik antara benua (ICBM) ke perairan berhampiran Polinesia Perancis, merupakan pelancaran pertama seumpamanya merentasi ... Read more The post AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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 Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

China’s ballistic missile test in Pacific nuclear-free zone causes alarm in Australia and New Zealand

Firing of long-range ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine marks China’s first such test in Pacific in two years

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.

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.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

China’s missile warning demands a stronger defense budget

China’s navy this week test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, alarming U.S. allies across the region. The launch, China’s second major open-ocean ballistic missile test in less than two years, was described by U.S. officials as a “great concern to the region and the world.” But our nation’s []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

ABC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific

State media say China’s military test-launched a ballistic missile Monday from a submarine in the Pacific

Conservative Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Puts US Allies On Edge With Rare Missile Test In Pacific

China fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, sparking concerns among longtime U.S. allies in the region. A Chinese military official called the test part of a routine “annual military training schedule,” but Australia and New Zealand expressed concern that China’s actions disturbed the peace in the Indo-Pacific region, CNN reported. It []

Arise News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Tests Pacific Missile Hours After Australia, Fiji Sign Defence Pact

China tests a ballistic missile in the Pacific hours after Australia and Fiji sealed a defence alliance.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic [...]

JUST IN: United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic missile test.@BRICSNews

Defence Blog

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· Jul 6, 2026

China fires submarine nuclear missile into Pacific

A Chinese Navy submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, and Tokyo says it “strongly urged” Beijing to call off the test beforehand, the Japan Times reported. The launch, carried out with a mock warhead rather than a live one, hit its intended impact zone according to China’s state-run Xinhua []

Investing.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report

China preparing South Pacific missile test, Australian media report

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.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Australia vows stronger ties with Solomon Islands amid China concerns

China on Monday test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific, its first test since 2024.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 9, 2026

China Rejects U.S. Criticism of Missile Test

China defended its recent missile test, saying it notified the United States in advance and that the exercise complied with international law and practice.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test

Beijing said the move was not aimed at any particular country, dismissing accusations of escalation A Chinese nuclear submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking the first such test since 2024. This test launch is

Fox News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean drew sharp rebukes from Australia and Japan ahead of NATO's Ankara summit.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

China submarine launch signals growing threat across western Pacific - analysis

China's test firing of the missile armed with a dummy warhead drew criticism from regional powers, with the US saying it was an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in the Pacific Ocean.

The Age

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Destabilising’: Australia blasts China for launching nuclear-capable weapon in Pacific

A Chinese submarine has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinese media has confirmed.

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm

China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

Russia Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test

China has conducted a rare ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, prompting condemnation from the US and its regional allies Read Full Article at RT.com

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

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

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

Drudge Report

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· Jun 24, 2026

China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests...

China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Bejing Luring World to Yuan and Hobbling Sanctions...Communist supercomputer outpaces American rivals...

Euronews

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· Jul 6, 2026

Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific

The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China successfully test-fires missile into Pacific Ocean as joint naval drills with Russia begin

A New Zealand government source said China had alerted them about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.

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