china fires missile from submarine into pacific
China's military launched a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, according to state media. The test prompted criticism from other governments monitoring regional military …
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AFBytes briefing
Chinese weapons tests can influence U.S. defense planning and alliance reassurance efforts in the Indo-Pacific.
Key entities
- China
- China's
- Monday
- Pacific
What to watch next
- Monitor subsequent naval exercises or diplomatic statements from Pacific nations.
- Monitor statements from Pacific island nations and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for any coordinated response.
New Zealand PM calls China missile test unwelcome
New Zealand's prime minister criticized China's missile test conducted in the South Pacific. The test occurred on Monday.