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China test-fires an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

BEIJING (AP) — China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. The defense ministry said the ICBM carried a dummy warhead and fell into the targeted area. Such a missile could threaten the U.S.

BEIJING (AP) — China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday.

The defense ministry said the ICBM carried a dummy warhead and fell into the targeted area.

Such a missile could threaten the U.S., Taiwan and Japan.

The ministry statement said the launch was part of annual routine training and was not directed against any country.

The Associated Press