Beijing (Economy India): China on Monday successfully conducted a test launch of a long-range strategic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the Pacific Ocean, a move that has drawn criticism from Japan and Australia amid rising security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the missile carrying a dummy warhead was launched at 12:01 p.m. toward designated international waters in the Pacific.
State-run media reported that the missile landed accurately within the planned target area.
Strategic Missile Test
The PLA Navy said the launch was part of its routine military training and testing programme.
Chinese authorities stated that the missile carried a non-nuclear dummy warhead, emphasizing that the exercise was conducted in accordance with operational plans.
Regional Reactions
The missile test has reportedly triggered concerns in Japan and Australia, with both countries closely monitoring China’s expanding military capabilities and strategic activities in the Pacific.
The development comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and increased military deployments across the Indo-Pacific region.
Growing Focus on Indo-Pacific Security
China’s continued modernization of its naval and strategic missile forces has attracted increasing international attention, particularly regarding regional stability, maritime security, and freedom of navigation.
Analysts believe submarine-launched missile capabilities are a key component of China’s strategic deterrence framework.
Economy India Insight
While primarily a defence development, the missile test underscores the evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific. Rising geopolitical tensions in the region have significant implications for global trade routes, supply chains, defence spending, and investor sentiment across Asia-Pacific economies.
(Economy India)
