Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

The dummy missile was launched by a nuclear submarine.

China's navy successfully conducted a missile test in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, amid warnings from regional nations about an intercontinental ballistic

The Foreign Minister says he's "deeply concerned" by China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific, calling it an "unwelcome" development.

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

A New Zealand government source said China had alerted them about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test. | World News

Japan says it had urged China to reconsider proceeding with the launch.

A test missile topped with a dummy warhead landed in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese state media reported

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

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…

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 navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

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.

China test-fired a strategic missile into the Pacific Ocean, drawing condemnation from regional nations. Learn more about Beijing's military might.

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities,…

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The Australian and Fiji governments yesterday signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

China launched a missile test on Monday, attracting criticism from across the Pacific.

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

China insists a missile test it carried out in the South Pacific was a routine arrangement and consistent with international law.

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…