China Tests Long-Range Missile from Submarine in Pacific Ocean

Why it matters locally: Given Hawaii's strategic military importance in the Pacific, this development could heighten concerns regarding regional stability and defense posture.

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BEIJING — China's military conducted a missile test launch from a nuclear submarine on Monday, according to state media reports. The missile traveled into the Pacific Ocean. Following the test, allies of the United States in the region voiced criticism. These nations expressed concerns about the perceived increase in Beijing's military activities.