Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific

China conducted a test launch of a long-range missile over the Pacific Ocean, according to reports from the U.S. Department of Defense in August 2024. The test marked a departure from China's previous practice of conducting missile tests within its own territory. U.S. officials stated the launch was part of China's military development program. China's military has conducted multiple ballistic missile tests in recent years as part of its stated modernization efforts.

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