China’s Submarine Missile Test Sparks Global Concern | Denver News

China just fired a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific — a rare test since 2021 and the first in decades — carrying a dummy warhead, calling it routine training and insisting it’s not aimed at anyone. While Beijing says it follows international law and respects nuclear-free zones, neighbors like Australia, Japan, and New Zealand are alarmed. The U.S. warns of China’s growing nuclear arsenal and pushes for arms control talks — all as China and Russia begin joint naval drills off China’s coast. Beijing insists the move isn’t provocative, but the world is watching closely as China continues to expand its strategic capabilities. 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/d5ffebc8cbd227ba