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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1893, The first cultured pearl is obtained by Kōkichi Mikimoto. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1916, Hans Maier, Dutch water polo player (died 2018) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 2013, Eugene P. Wilkinson, American admiral (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What Did China’s Missile Test Have to Do With the Marco Polo Bridge Incident?
A CASC poster connected the recent SLBM launch to the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Why China’s Submarine Missile Test Matters for Its Nuclear Deterrent?
China’s successful submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific this week was more than a routine military exercise. It provided Beijing with a rare opportunity to validate one of the most sensitive aspects of its nuclear deterrent its ability to command, communicate with and potentially deploy nuclear-armed submarines while remaining undetected. The test, carried [] The post Why China’s Submarine Missile Test Matters for Its Nuclear Deterrent? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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· Jul 5, 2026
[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
Egypt Independent
· 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.
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· Jul 6, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇨🇳 China launches ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine during mil [...]
JUST IN: China launches ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine during military test.@BRICSNews
The Japan Times
· 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.
Korea Times News
· 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
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