Chinese Submarine Conducts Missile Test in Pacific Ocean

A Chinese submarine launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday. This action was part of a planned military exercise, as reported by China’s official Xinhua news agency.

The missile, which carried a dummy warhead, was fired by an unspecified Chinese navy submarine at 12:01 p.m. Beijing time. It landed successfully in the designated sea area, according to the report.

The announcement followed statements from officials in Australia and New Zealand. They confirmed they had received notification regarding an upcoming Chinese missile test in the South Pacific.

This event marks the second instance of such a missile test since September 2024. At that time, China’s Rocket Force launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the same waters.

Xinhua characterized the missile test as part of China’s annual military training regimen. The report emphasized that relevant countries were informed in advance. It added that the test complies with international law and practices. It clarified that the test was not aimed at any specific country or target.

This is a developing story. More updates will follow.