US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific

Though a spokesperson for China's navy stated on Monday that the test launch was simply a 'routine arrangement' of military training, the US state department is concerned that this demonstrates China's growing capacity to strike the US mainland.

China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies

The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.

By Cate Cadell

What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance

The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows At 12.01pm on Monday, a People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine test fired a ballistic missile into the South Pacific nuclear-free zone. This is the second time China has conducted a ballistic missile test in the Pacific in two years. Coming on the day Fiji became A...

By David Vallance

China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean drew sharp rebukes from Australia and Japan ahead of NATO's Ankara summit.

China conducts long-range missile test in Pacific Ocean, U.S. official expresses concern

Chinese navy spokesperson said in a statement that the test launch was 'a routine arrangement of China's annual military training,' and that 'relevant countries were informed in advance'

By AFP

China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm

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US Concerned By China Nuclear Buildup After Missile Launch

The US said Monday that China's "rapid and opaque" nuclear weapons buildup "is of great concern" after Beijing test-fired of a missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean.