US expresses concern over Chinese submarine-launched missile test, calls nuclear buildup 'concerning'

The United States expressed concern on Tuesday morning over China's nuclear buildup after a test-launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine, according to Israeli media. 'The increase in nuclear weapons is concerning,' the US said, in a statement reported by ynet. The response follows China's first ICBM test into the Pacific in 44 years on Monday.

The United States expressed concern on Tuesday morning over China's nuclear buildup, calling a test-launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine 'concerning,' according to Israeli news outlet ynet. The statement follows a US State Department call for arms control talks with Beijing after China's first ICBM test into the Pacific in 44 years on Monday, as The Zioneer reported at 02:07. The submarine-launched missile test adds a new dimension to China's nuclear modernization, though no further details on the missile type or range were disclosed.

2 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 07:56 · 7 JulLatest

   US officially labels China's nuclear weapons increase as concerning.

2. 02:07 · 7 Jul

   US State Department urges China to hold arms control talks after nuclear-capable missile test

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