China, intercontinental ballistic missile
A missile test by China marks its growing nuclear ambitions
T HE LAST time China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) out over the Pacific, Xi Jinping was a callow 27-year-old, China’s GDP per head was less than $200 and Am
Why China would want to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile out into the Pacific
China's Rocket Force, the missile branch of its military, has seen astonishing growth in recent years, including its nuclear arsenal.
What’s behind China’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile
China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in a rare occurrence, adding to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims.
China's PLA conducts rare publicized test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile
China said on Wednesday it had successfully conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to raise international concerns about the country's nuclear build-up.
China Says It Test-Fired Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The launch of a long-range missile carrying a dummy warhead landed in the Pacific Ocean as regional tensions run high.
Nuclear Fears as China Announces Ballistic Missile Test
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China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, stirring security concerns in the region already tense over Beijing’s territorial claims and rivalry with the U.S.
China test-fires first intercontinental ballistic missile in decades
Beijing said it had notified all concerned countries in advance of the test, which the Japanese government disputed.
China flexes its nuclear muscle: First intercontinental missile test
For the first time in several decades, China has officially confirmed the testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile in a press conference organized for this purpose. Although the missile carried a mock-up instead of a nuclear warhead,
China confirms ballistic missile test, flexes nuclear capabilities
For the first time in several decades, China has officially confirmed the testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which was announced at a specially organized press conference. Although the missile carried a mock-up instead of a nuclear warhead,
China Says US Missile Deployment in Philippines Undermines Peace
The U.S. deployed the Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, this ...
China's missile arsenal may soon rival the US. Here are the leading missiles it's stockpiling for a big fight.
China's nuclear arsenal has grown faster than any other country, on track to potentially rival the US and Russian stockpiles ...
Fiji urges 'respect for our region' after China missile test
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere called for "respect for our region" and a stop ...
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Why China Fears the Typhon Missile System
The U.S. has deployed its Typhon missile system to the Philippines in a move aimed at deterring Chinese aggression in the ...
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm
Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile ...
China sends ‘deterrent message’ with missile intercept test near Indian border
Test was part of a PLA exercise on the Karakoram Plateau and was reported the same day the two sides held talks in Beijing.
China's long-range missile test sparks concerns
China says it carried out a rare test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into international waters, ...