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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

China hopes Indo-Pacific nations do not ‘overinterpret’ rare missile test in nuclear-free zone

China on Monday urged Indo-Pacific nations to “not overinterpret” its test of a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, a rare launch that triggered alarm across the region.

Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Papua New Guinea immediately criticised China for the test.

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