China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific
Summary
China conducted a test launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific. The missile carried a dummy warhead, and China said the test was routine, legal, and not aimed at any country. Australia and New Zealand expressed concerns, noting the launch took place within a nuclear-free zone.Key Facts
- China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on June 7, 2026.
- The missile carried a dummy warhead, meaning it was not armed with a real explosive.
- China claims the test was part of annual military training and followed international law.
- The launch happened within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, which bans nuclear weapons testing in the area.
- China ratified agreements not to test nuclear weapons in this zone and not to threaten countries with nuclear weapons there.
- New Zealand was informed of the planned launch only a few hours before it happened and criticized the timing.
- Australia called the missile test destabilizing for the region.
- The test coincided with Australia and Fiji signing a new defense treaty aimed at countering Chinese influence in the Pacific.
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