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China Fires Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile into the Pacific
NYT > World News·Tuesday, 7 July 2026
China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean. The test came as Australia was securing new defence deals with Pacific Island nations. Multiple countries expressed concern about the launch.
Why It Matters
A Chinese submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific raises the stakes for regional security, directly touching the Indo-Pacific waters that India's Act East Policy is focused on.
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