China Fires Long-Range Missile From Submarine in Pacific
China's navy fired a long-range missile from a submarine on Monday. The submarine was nuclear-powered and was in the Pacific Ocean.
US allies in the region criticized the test. They said they were worried about China's growing military activity. At the same time Australia made new defense deals with Pacific Island nations.
Klear Note — China regularly tests military weapons in the Pacific. US allies like Japan and Australia worry about China's military growth in the region.
Key Terms 2
- ballistic missile A powerful rocket weapon that travels very long distances
- nuclear-powered submarine An underwater vessel powered by nuclear energy, not fuel