Washington says the launch is 'of great concern to the region'

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'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.

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…

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

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'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.

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…