China used its third-generation Changzheng nuclear submarines to test-launch a submarine-launched strategic missile in the Pacific.

They published~~China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test-fire missile~~

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The Japan Times — 🇯🇵 Japan
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China used its most advanced nuclear submarines for an ICBM test-fire.
The Changzheng series is described as now reaching the third generation.
The test launch demonstrated the sea-based leg of China’s nuclear triad.
Xinhua reported the event in a WeChat post on Saturday.
The July test drew criticism from Japan and Australia.

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topics: Politics · language: eng

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published 19 Oct, 09:59Z
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