China launches Interncontinental Ballistic Missile into Pacific Ocean
Chinese state media reported that the country’s military successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a military exercise.
According to Xinhua, the state news agency, citing a statement from China’s Ministry of Defense, the missile, carrying a mock warhead, was launched at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, Beijing time. It landed in a designated area in the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.
The Ministry of Defense stated that the launch was conducted by the Rocket Force of the People’s Liberation Army as part of its annual training and was not directed at any country or specific target.
CNN described China’s public testing of an ICBM as “unprecedented,” noting that the display comes amid rising tensions with the United States and its regional allies.
According to media reports, this test marks the first time in over four decades that China has publicly announced an ICBM test in the Pacific Ocean.
The timing of this test, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, raises concerns about China’s growing military capabilities and willingness to assert its influence in the region.
While China maintains that the test is routine, it has sparked discussions about the potential impact on global security dynamics.
The open acknowledgement of this test signals China’s intent to demonstrate its strategic military strength to the world, particularly in light of its evolving relationship with the U.S. and neighbouring countries.
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