US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.



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