U.S. condemns China’s submarine ICBM test into Pacific

‘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.

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

A Chinese submarine test-fired an unarmed, long-range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday, sparking immediate and widespread condemnation from the United States and several Pacific nations. The United States military tracked the launch of the intercontinental-range weapon, which comes amid heightened international scrutiny over Beijing’s expanding military capabilities. [] Pacific Flashpoint: China’s Deep-Ocean Missile Test Triggers Global Backlash

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.

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 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 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

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 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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JUST IN: China launches ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine during military test.@BRICSNews

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’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 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 []

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

US condemns China's ICBM test launch

The Trump administration has condemned China’s test launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, calling the incident “of great concern.” “At a time when the United States is working harder than ever to prevent nuclear proliferation, China is doing the opposite,” said a press statement...

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.

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

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

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 threatens the US with latest missile test showcasing it can reach America

Former US Marine and Republican commentator John Deaton claims China has demonstrated that it can reach the US from a nuclear submarine following a recent missile test. “China just demonstrated that they can reach the United States from a submarine, a nuclear-based submarine, which is harder to detect,” he told Sky News host James Morrow. “They don’t just have land-based nuclear warheads that can reach the United States; it can come from the ocean.”

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 []

Taiwan joins Japan, Australia, New Zealand in condemning China test

Taipei, July 6 (CNA) Taiwan on Monday condemned China's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, calling it an attempt to intimidate the international community and further destabilize regional security.

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

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 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

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

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 says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test

China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test

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 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 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.

N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen tests of a strategic cruise missile and other weapons from a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, ordering the warship to be commissioned into the Navy within two months, state media reported Sunday. Kim observed tests of a cruise missile, naval artillery, automatic guns and electronic warfare means from the destroyer Kang Kon on Friday, according to the Korean Central News Agency. In June last year, North Korea launched the destroyer Kang Kon, about one mo

[Column] The harder US pushes N.Korea to denuclearize, the greater the risk to S. Korea

[Column] The harder US pushes N.Korea to denuclearize, the greater the risk to S. Korea

[Photo] 🇰🇵⚡️ — According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise mis [...]

— According to KCNA, North Korea conducted a test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer 'Kang Gon'. The test was observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In addition to the missile launches, the military also tested the ship's overall combat power, including its deck guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare systems. Following the tests, Kim Jong Un ordered to complete all remaining trials of the destroyer and to deploy it to the Navy within two months.@Intelslava

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.

China launches strategic missile from nuclear submarine in Pacific, draws criticism from Japan, Australia

The missile landed precisely within the designated waters

North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile test on Thursday involving tactical nuclear missiles capable of targeting what he implied were South Korean power stations, according to state media. The leader said the tests of what appeared to be the Hwasong-11D close-range ballistic missile (CRBM) and other weapons were meant to instill fear []

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 to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile