Washington Accuses China of Nuclear Expansion, Igniting Global Security Concerns
The U.S. State Department expressed concern over China’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, emphasizing that this move reflects a rapid, non-transparent expansion of China's nuclear capabilities and increases risks for the region and the world. Washington called on Beijing to be transparent and to engage in arms reduction talks, while Beijing confirmed that the test was part of routine drills and posed no threat, noting that it used a dummy warhead and that the experiment was conducted in accordance with international law. This test is the second in two years and the first since 1980, and it has sparked criticism and calls for greater transparency from countries including Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.
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