"The test occurred amid China’s rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup and is of great concern to the region," the official added.

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

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

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

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

The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government

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…

A People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy submarine launched the missile, carrying a dummy warhead, toward international waters in the Pacific at 12:01 p.m. (0401 GMT), the official…

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

The U.S. was among the countries to express concern after China conducted a missile launch test in the Pacific Ocean recently.

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

The United States voiced alarm on July 6 over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a purported long-range missile into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid…

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

US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

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Beijing’s launching of a missile into the Pacific has drawn widespread and deserved condemnation.

Leaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships

US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military…

China provided the United States only a few hours notice for its missile test. This notification lacked sufficient detail, falling short of international standards. The test…

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