A dramatic video shows a Chinese ballistic missile erupting from beneath the waves, likely from a Type‑094 Jin‑class SSBN, with impact west of the Solomon Islands. As Xi warns Washington off Taiwan, this long‑range SLBM test showcases Beijing’s growing sea‑based nuclear deterrent and raises urgent questions about future crises in the Pacific.
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Published on Jul 08, 2026 11:11 am IST
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A dramatic video shows a Chinese ballistic missile erupting from beneath the waves, likely from a Type‑094 Jin‑class SSBN, with impact west of the Solomon Islands. As Xi warns Washington off Taiwan, this long‑range SLBM test showcases Beijing’s growing sea‑based nuclear deterrent and raises urgent questions about future crises in the Pacific.
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