China conducted a rare test-fire of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, adding to tensions in the region. The launch was part of routine training by the People’s Liberation Army’s Rocket Force and was not directed at any specific country or target, according to the Defense Ministry.
The ICBM, carrying a dummy warhead, landed in a designated area in the sea. China rarely tests ICBMs in international waters, with the last such deployment traced back to May 1980.
