China Conducts Test Launch of Intercontinental Missile in the Pacific Ocean
China has confirmed the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), marking its first such exercise in decades as it fell into the expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
In recent years, China has ramped up its nuclear capabilities and increased its defense expenditure. Back in October 2022, the Pentagon cautioned that China's development of its nuclear arsenal was outpacing United States expectations more swiftly than anticipated.
As of May 2023, China reportedly possessed over 500 operational nuclear warheads.…