Beijing: China’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. According to the ministry, the launch was not directed at any specific country or target and complied with international law, as reported by Reuters.
The ICBM, which has a range of over 5,000 kilometers and can carry a nuclear warhead, was launched by the Chinese military’s Rocket Force. The missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was fired into the high seas of the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25 (China is 2.30 hours ahead of India) and landed in the designated area, as per the ministry’s official statement.
“This missile launch is a routine arrangement of the Rocket Force’s annual military training. It effectively tests the performance of weapons and equipment and the level of troop training,” the ministry added.
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The ministry also stated that the test achieved its intended objectives and confirmed that relevant countries were informed in advance. The South China Morning Post quoted the ministry as reaffirming that the launch followed proper international protocols.
