Beijing plays down test but is unlikely to give up on expanding its influence across the Pacific region

The dummy missile was launched by a nuclear submarine.

China has test-fired a nuclear-capable long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the South Pacific, Chinse media has confirmed.

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

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

Firing of long-range ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine marks China’s first such test in Pacific in two years

Beijing goes ahead with 'routine' test despite concerns of Japan, Australia, New Zealand

A nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward international waters in the Pacific at 12.01pm, China's official…

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 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.

The strategic missile was fired into the Pacific from a nuclear-powered submarine, state media reported, in the Chinese military’s first such test since 2024.

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's missile launch from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific draws criticism from Japan and Australia amid regional tensions.

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

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