US Demands Missile Launch Warning After China Test
Summary
The United States and 40 other countries have asked for advance warning of missile launches after China test-fired a long-range nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific region last month. China defended its testing, while the U.S. and allies criticized the short notice and potential risks from such tests.Key Facts
- China test-fired a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the Pacific, flying about 4,500 miles.
- The missile carried a dummy warhead, meaning it was not armed with a real nuclear weapon.
- The U.S. and 40 countries issued a statement demanding at least 24 hours' advance notice before missile tests.
- Japan, Australia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau also protested China's short two-hour warning.
- China said it conducts missile tests safely and accused the U.S. of double standards because the U.S. has done many more tests.
- Experts said this Chinese test crossed over island nations, unlike similar U.S. missile tests.
- China is rapidly increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile, now estimated at around 600 warheads.
- China has declined U.S. calls to join talks aimed at limiting nuclear arms.
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