China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean
- China successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, marking a rare public demonstration amid rising tensions with the United States and allies on Wednesday.
- The ICBM, equipped with a dummy warhead, was launched by the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force and fell into designated sea areas, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry.
- This is China's first announced ICBM test in the Pacific Ocean in over 40 years, highlighting ongoing regional disputes with countries like Japan and Taiwan.
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Why China would want to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile out into the Pacific
China's ICBM test was its first in the Pacific in over 40 years.GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty ImagesChina test-fired an ICBM this week, launching it into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in over 40 years.This kind of testing gives China useful data on how an ICBM would perform under normal circumstances.China's rocket force has seen significant growth in recent years as China bolsters its capabilities.China's test of an intercontinental ballistic…
China confirms ‘successful’ intercontinental ballistic missile test
This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. The Chinese military said that it successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, its first such test in more than 40 years. ICBMs are primarily designed to carry nuclear warheads, and China’s latest generation ICBM — Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) — has an operational range of between 12,000 kilometers and 1…
Taiwan condemns China's intercontinental ballistic missile test - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, Sept. 26 (CNA) Taiwan's government on Thursday condemned China's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean as "an attempt to undermine regional peace and stability."
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