China conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific on July 6, 2026. The launch took place in a region designated as a nuclear-free zone, which is established under a treaty that prohibits nuclear missile testing in the area.
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China conducts long-range missile test in South Pacific
On July 6, 2026, China executed a long-range missile test in the South Pacific. This launch occurred in a nuclear-free zone as defined by an existing treaty against nuclear missile testing.
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