China has tested an intercontinental missile (ICBM) in the Pacific Ocean. China informed about this test on Wednesday. This intercontinental missile can pose a threat to America, Taiwan and Japan. The Global Times quoted the Defense Ministry as saying that this missile carrying a dummy weapon was fired by the Rocket Force of the People's Liberation Army. The missile was dropped in the high seas of the Pacific Ocean.
The missile hit the target
China has said that this missile test was part of the country's annual training plan. It was not targeted towards any specific country or target. According to China's Defense Ministry, the missile test tested weapon performance and the effectiveness of military training and achieved its goals.
Information given for the first time since 1989
What is also special is that China has reported successful atmospheric testing of ICBM for the first time since 1989. The first test of Chinese ICBM took place in May 1980 and since then most of China's nuclear weapon tests have been conducted underground.
These countries may be worried
This move of China is likely to increase international concerns about nuclear weapons. On the other hand, Beijing says that it follows the policy of no first use. Let us tell you that China is having a dispute with many countries including America, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan in the South China Sea.
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