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China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile into Pacific near Papua New Guinea
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- China is preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean near Papua New Guinea, according to the country's foreign minister and a New Zealand government source.
- China has also alerted New Zealand of an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.
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Why It Matters
China is preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean near Papua New Guinea. New Zealand has also been alerted of an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.
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China is preparing to test-fire a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea's foreign minister and a New Zealand government source told AFP on Monday.
"Yes, China has briefed me. I was personally called by the Chinese ambassador," Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko told AFP when asked if he had been warned.
A New Zealand government source told AFP China had also alerted them of an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.
Open Questions
- What is the exact range and type of missile?
- What is the specific purpose of the test?
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This article was originally published by Economic Times.
