China test-launches a ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific
Summary
China's military test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific. The missile carried a practice warhead, and New Zealand was informed of the test just hours before it happened.Key Facts
- China launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine.
- The launch took place in the South Pacific at 12:01 p.m.
- The missile carried a dummy (practice) warhead, not a real weapon.
- The official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported the launch.
- New Zealand’s government was informed only a few hours before the test.
- New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed the late notice.
- China conducted the test despite New Zealand’s previous concerns about such activity.
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