July 6 (Asia Today) -- China launched a strategic missile into international waters in the Pacific on Monday, prompting concern from Japan and other regional powers as a U.S. nuclear and missile expert said the weapon was likely a JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile.

A nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward international waters in the Pacific at 12.01pm, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

A nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward international waters in the Pacific at 12.01pm, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

WASHINGTON: The United States voiced alarm on Monday (Jul 6) over Beijing's nuclear programme after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernisation.Mon

WASHINGTON: The United States voiced alarm on Monday (Jul 6) over Beijing's nuclear programme after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernisation.Mon

The US expresses alarm over China's nuclear program following a missile test into the Pacific, highlighting concerns about global nuclear proliferation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

On Monday July 6, China's military tested and fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific state media reported, drawing ‌criticism and concern from Japan, Australia, New...

The US said Monday that China's "rapid and opaque" nuclear weapons buildup "is of great concern" after Beijing test-fired of a missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean.

The US said Monday that China's "rapid and opaque" nuclear weapons buildup "is of great concern" after Beijing test-fired of a missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean.

The Trump administration on Monday criticized China for conducting a test launch of a provocative submarine-launched, nuclear-capable missile that the State Department called a sign of Beijing's

China has carried out a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, prompting concern from New Zealand and Australia over regional security.According to CNN, the People's...

The US voiced concern after China launched a submarine-fired strategic missile into the Pacific. Washington said the test underscored Beijing's opaque nuclear buildup and renewed calls for arms control talks.

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean drew sharp rebukes from Australia and Japan ahead of NATO's Ankara summit.