China Conducts First Submarine-Launched ICBM Test in Pacific

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China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, a move seen as a significant military flex and a warning to regional nations, including Australia.

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China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine into Pacific waters, potentially near Tuvalu. This marks a significant military advancement and a broader campaign to assert dominance in the region, raising concerns among Australia and its neighbors.

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