Beijing, July 6 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Monday successfully conducted the test launch of a strategic missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean as part of its annual training programme, according to Xinhua news agency.

The PLA Navy said a strategic nuclear submarine launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward relevant high seas in the Pacific Ocean at 12:01 p.m. (local time), with the missile landing accurately within the designated waters.

The navy said that the launch is a routine annual training exercise and said China had notified relevant countries in advance.

According to Xinhua, the PLA Navy said the test complied with international law and international practice and was not directed a...