China submarine-launched missile test stirs tensions
China’s submarine-launched missile test drew Pacific scrutiny, as officials weighed deterrence signaling, escalation risks, and demands for clearer rules at sea.
July 6, 2026
China’s submarine-launched missile test drew Pacific scrutiny, as officials weighed deterrence signaling, escalation risks, and demands for clearer rules at sea.
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