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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 MIN

China conducts ballistic missile test in South Pacific

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China's navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific Ocean, drawing swift condemnation from the United States and regional allies.The rare operation took place on July 6, 2026, marking the first publicly known full-distance test of a Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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