China tested a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, according to state media reports. These actions have reportedly drawn criticism from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that a nuclear submarine belonging to the People’s Liberation Army launched a missile with a dummy warhead into international waters in the South Pacific at 12:01 PM local time.
The missile was stated to have landed in “designated waters,” according to the accompanying statement, without specifying its exact location. Xinhua described the launch as a “routine exercise” as part of China’s annual military training. The report further indicated that the exercise was not aimed against any specific country.
The deployment of the nuclear submarine and the subsequent missile test occurred in the South Pacific region. The report emphasizes that the testing was conducted within the framework of regular military drills. This development continues to draw international attention regarding China’s military activities in the Pacific theater.
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