Canberra has made a direct protest to Beijing over the launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, as the US rebukes China over its nuclear build-up.

The dummy missile was launched by a nuclear submarine.

Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday

China has test-launched a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific hours after Australia signed a new major defence deal to ward off Beijing’s influence in the region.

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.

China has launched a nuclear capable long range missile in the Pacific Ocean - just hours after Australia struck a landmark defence deal with Fiji.

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

Beijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.

China’s testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean generated a splash that no one heard, but every country in the region felt.

China’s testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean generated a splash that no one heard, but every country in the region felt.

China's recent missile test from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific has sparked criticism and security concerns from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, according to Xinhua reports.

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Canberra has made clear its “concern” directly to Beijing after the Chinese military test fired a nuclear capable missile in the South Pacific.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labels a ballistic missile test carried out by China destabilising and provocative, while the Solomon Islands PM says it is "not the act of a…

The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military…

The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst

Australia accused China of failing to give enough notice of long-range missile test, while the Solomon Islands leader said it was “not something a friend does”.

Australia has accused China of failing to give enough notice of its long-range ballistic missile launch, which appears to have landed near Nauru.

Canberra has made a direct protest to Beijing over the launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, as the US rebukes China over its nuclear build-up.

U.S. expresses concern over China's missile test, urging meaningful arms control discussions and adherence to international commitments.

While Beijing insists the launch of a nuclear-capable missile is nothing to write home about, its flagship propaganda unit has hailed the test as a display of military might that…