China successfully launches intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

On Wednesday, the Chinese military successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force launched the ICBM with a simulated warhead at 8:44 a.m. local time, and it landed accurately in a predetermined area in the high seas. The defense ministry stated that this test was part of the Rocket Force’s annual military training and was conducted in accordance with international law and practice, with no specific target or country in mind. The ministry emphasized that the test was not directed against any entity. This is an ongoing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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