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China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies

Washington Post World Monday 06 July 2026, 18:29 UTC By Cate Cadell 1 min read
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China fired a long-range missile from a nuclear-powered submarine deep into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, its first known demonstration of a sea-based strategic nuclear strike capability, raising alarm among U.S. allies. Democracy Dies in Darkness China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.

China fired a long-range missile from a nuclear-powered submarine deep into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, its first known demonstration of a sea-based strategic nuclear strike capability, raising alarm among U.S. allies. Democracy Dies in Darkness China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.
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