China test-launches ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific
China successfully test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific. The test, which involved a dummy warhead, was conducted after notifying the New Zealand government.
Why it matters
This military demonstration highlights China's expanding naval capabilities and regional security tensions in the Pacific.
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile on Monday (July 6, 2026) from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.
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