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China’s Test-Firing of Ballistic Missile Raises Concerns in Pacific

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Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China’s test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean – which it termed routine training – has sparked concerns, with Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others criticising the move, as the timing and location inside the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carry geopolitical signals, as per a report. “China’s missile test is not just a technical exercise — it is a geopolitical statement. By firing …