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Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific

Source: The New York Times Published Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:55:05 +0000
Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific

Why This Matters

Key context: Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.

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