US EditionChina test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean
- China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, raising security concerns in the region due to tensions over Beijing's territorial claims.
- The missile launch was the first public test in decades, according to defense officials.
- China's defense ministry stated the launch was a routine training exercise, not aimed at any specific country, and notified the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand beforehand.
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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…
After more than 40 years, China is testing an intercontinental missile over the Pacific for the first time. Countries in the region are strongly criticizing this - and contradicting Beijing's claims.
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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