China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, drawing protests

China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
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China conducts rare long-range missile test, rattling U.S. allies

The Chinese military test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism from U.S. allies in the region concerned about Beijing’s intensifying military activity.

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