China Publicly Test-Fires ICMB for First Time in Decades

Published on September 25, 2024

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, its first such test since 1980. The Defence Ministry in Beijing said Wednesday’s launch was not directed at any country or target and was in line with international law. The ministry said the missile was launched by the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) at 8:44 a.m. local time and, “accurately landed in the predetermined sea area.” The CCP regime said it was a, “routine arrangement in our annual training plan.” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a press conference in Tokyo the Japanese government had not been notified of the launch in advance by China. According to the local Kyodo news agency, Hayashi said the missile did not pass over Japan and did not damage any Japanese ships....

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