China Tests Missile in Pacific | San Antonio News

China just fired a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific — a rare move in a nuclear-free zone — sparking regional alarm and diplomatic tension. The test, conducted Monday with a dummy warhead, was framed by Beijing as routine training under international law, but neighbors like Australia, Japan, and New Zealand reacted with concern, especially since New Zealand’s nuclear-free zone treaty was violated. The launch, the first from China’s Pacific waters in two years, mirrors U.S. missile testing and is seen as a show of rising military might. Compounding tensions, Australia and Fiji signed a new defense pact the same day, aimed squarely at countering China’s growing influence. Beijing insists its actions are defensive and denies any targeting intent, while quietly projecting a future nuclear arsenal expansion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd1c75d05f8dff75