China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) carrying a 'dummy warhead' into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, marking the first known ICBM launch in decades, according to officials. The People's Liberation Army conducted the test at approximately 8:44 am local time, with the missile splashing down in the planned area. While China claims the launch was routine and not directed at any specific country, Japanese officials were not notified beforehand.
Karson Yiu and Kevin ShalveyThe Chinese military test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific on Wednesday, marking the first known launch of an ICBM in decades, officials said.
"This test launch is a routine arrangement in our annual training plan," the ministry said. "It is in line with international law and international practice and is not directed against any country or target." "There was no notification beforehand and, according to the comprehensive analysis, we have been confirmed that it flew over our territory and there was no damage recorded," Hayashi Yoshimasa said, according toThe Chinese military's Rocket Force has been under some domestic scrutiny over the past year, after some top generals were purged last summer over alleged corruption related to equipment procurement.
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