Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash

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

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...

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.

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 []

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 []

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 []

China tests missile in Pacific, alarming neighbours

A Chinese nuclear-powered submarine has test-fired a missile in the Pacific, sparking concern from regional powers.

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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.

U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived

The planned longer-term presence of a U.S. midrange missile system in Japan, combined with the fielding of other advanced weaponry, is complicating Chinese military planning.

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

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

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.

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.

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

China shows its modern arsenal increasingly has the capacity to hit US cities

Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings reacts to China testing a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the South Pacific. “China is showing that their nuclear arsenal is modern and increasingly they have the capacity to hit America’s cities,” Mr Jennings told Sky News Australia. “The Chinese could not be more open, showing their plan to become the dominant military power in the Indo-Pacific.”

China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan

Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

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

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‘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.

China Conducts Submarine Missile Test, Sparking Regional Concerns

China's ballistic missile test from a submarine in the Pacific has drawn backlash from Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, raising security alarms.

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Vijay Prashad: Two Ways for East Asia

Contradiction has struck East Asia: the countries most deeply integrated into China’s vibrant economic system are also drawn into military preparations to confront it. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research The Okinawan artist Kinjo Minoru is haunted by the tragedyRead more

China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies

The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.

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.

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

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

US Concerned By China Nuclear Buildup After Missile Launch

The US said Monday that China's rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern after Beijing test-fired of a missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean.

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China’s nuclear submarine test-launches long-range ballistic missile into Pacific, sparking regional condemnation

(NaturalNews) China conducted its first submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 2024, firing a JL-2 or JL-3 missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pa...

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

China says strategic submarine missile test in Pacific successful

Beijing, July 6 (SANA) China said on Monday it had successfully conducted a strategic missile launch from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean as part of a routine military exercise, after several countries in the region raised concerns over an anticipated intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test. Xinhua quoted the Chinese navy as saying that one []

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

China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile During US-Led RIMPAC Exercise

A nuclear submarine of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, July 6, during the large-scale RIMPAC 2026 naval exercise led by the United States. The launch came just hours after Beijing notified several Pacific island nations of the planned test, according to []