India, July 7 -- Monday, the Chinese Navy test-launched an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile, evoking protests and concern from many Pacific nations and the United States.
The missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was launched from a submarine and landed in the southern Pacific Ocean, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported.
The launch was part of routine annual training, and was not targeted against any country, says a statement from Xinhua.
However, the United States, Australia, Japan and New Zealand criticized the launch.
"At a time when the United States is working harder than ever to prevent nuclear proliferation, China is doing the opposite. Beijing's rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern to...