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China Conducts Submarine Missile Test in Pacific, Raising Regional Concerns
China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, drawing criticism from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead at 12:01 p.m. (0401 GMT) toward international waters, according to Xinhua news agency. The test occurred hours after Australia and Fiji signed a major defense alliance, prompting concerns about Beijing's expanding military reach and lack of regional transparency.
