China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say

China's rare launch of a ballistic missile launch into the Pacific will push regional powers to deepen their defense ties.

China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling US allies

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

China conducts rare long-range missile test, rattling U.S. allies

The Chinese military test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism from U.S. allies in the region concerned about Beijing’s intensifying military activity.

China launches nuclear-capable missile into Pacific Ocean

China's first such test since 2024 took place amid warnings from Australia and New Zealand.

Chinese ballistic missile test is said to undermine nuclear weapons-free zone in South Pacific

China has repeatedly called out the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. as violating the treaty.

China’s missile test in Pacific 'great concern to world', says US

China’s missile test in Pacific ‘great concern to region and world’, says US - US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

China says countries should not overread Pacific SLBM test

China urged countries not to overread its Pacific SLBM test as Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Solomon Islands criticized the launch.
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China launches broadside at US 'double standards, hegemonism' after criticism over missile test

Beijing says the launch was a routine military training exercise and not aimed at any specific country or target