Unpacking China’s Recent SLBM Test into the Pacific

On July 6th, China tested a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile from the South China Sea into the Pacific, marking the first time China has ever launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile into international open waters. Mr. Joseph Rodgers, Dr. Bonny Lin, and Dr. Charles Edel discuss the details of the launch, including how China broke the established international code of conduct, what drove China to conduct the missile test, and how regional countries have responded to China’s provocative and destabilizing action.

CSIS' Australia Chair conducts independent policy research aimed at strengthening U.S.-Australia relations. The Chair is endowed through the generosity of Pratt Industries. The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) conducts cutting-edge research and analysis on three main topic areas: deterrence and escalation, risk reduction and arms control, and disarmament. The China Power Project is committed to providing interactive visualizations and expert analysis in order to facilitate informed discussions of the complexities, capabilities, and potential outcomes of China’s rise.

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