China submarine-launched missile test nuclear deterrent

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10 Jul 2026→ in the 10 Jul 2026 issue
China submarine-launched missile test nuclear deterrent
- China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test this week, showcasing sensitive submarine capabilities central to its nuclear deterrent, according to Reuters.
- Taiwan tracked China's ballistic missile launch using its long-range early-warning radar system combined with intelligence sharing with Washington, according to reporting on the island's surveillance capabilities.
- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) publicly connected the SLBM launch to the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident — the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War — via an official poster.
6 Jul 2026→ in the 6 Jul 2026 issue
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