China Test-Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in Pacific, Drawing Regional Criticism

China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first such launch in almost two years. The action drew criticism from countries in the region, with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling the test 'destabilizing for the region' and noting it occurred 'in the context of a rapid military build-up by China.'