US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
The United States said China’s rapid nuclear buildup is raising regional concern and urged Beijing to join arms-control talks and regular missile-launch notifications.
- China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific, marking its first such launch in about two years and described as a routine military training exercise not targeting any country.
- Countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Philippines, condemned the test, viewing it as a destabilizing and provocative act that threatens regional stability and security.
- The United States expressed concern over China's missile test, reaffirmed its defense commitments to allies, and urged China to engage in arms control and notification practices consistent with UN Security Council commitments.
- Experts note that China's missile tests signal a new phase of more frequent demonstrations intended to build confidence in its nuclear deterrent amid worries about regional security and potential future aggression.
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The US has criticized China's recent missile test in the South Pacific. China should comply with its obligations as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
U.S. condemns China’s submarine ICBM test into Pacific
The U.S. State Department condemned China following the test launch of an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile (ICBM) from a Chinese submarine into the southern Pacific Ocean. “The United States monitored China’s test launch from a submarine of an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile, which landed in the southern Pacific Ocean,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Thomas Pigott said in a statement Monday. “At a time when t…
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Times of IndiaUS voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test
The United States voiced concern over China's recent nuclear-capable missile test launch. Washington urged Beijing to engage in meaningful arms control discussions promptly. China stated the test launch was a routine annual naval training exercise. The PLA Navy mentioned notifying relevant countries about the strategic missile test. The United States remains steadfast in its defense commitments to allies.
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