Washington says Beijing’s notification of launch fell short of expected standard followed by other established nuclear powers.

The dummy missile was launched by a nuclear submarine.

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

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…

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 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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Beijing says the rare submarine-launched missile test was routine, but regional powers and NATO warn it signals China’s expanding nuclear reach amid its military buildup

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

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

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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.