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China’s missile test from a submarine is no guarantee of regional stability

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On July 6, China successfully launched an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, joining the United States, Russia, Britain, and France as the only nations with such capability. Analysts believe the missile was launched from a Type 094 Jin-class submarine. This development underscores China's growing strategic reach and may heighten concerns about regional stability.

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Why it matters

Second-strike capability enhances China's nuclear deterrence vis-à-vis the US.

Evidence

The missile was fired from a nuclear-powered submarine.

Uncertainty

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Analysts believe the missile was fired from China’s Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered submarine.

Opinion
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  • Second-strike capability enhances China's nuclear deterrence vis-à-vis the US.
  • Joining the elite club of nuclear-armed submarine powers changes strategic calculations.

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Plain English

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China successfully tested an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile on July 6, firing it from a nuclear-powered submarine and joining an elite club that includes the United States, Russia, Britain and France. These five nations are also the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

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Claims

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Analysts believe the missile was fired from China’s Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered submarine.

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China successfully tested an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile on July 6.

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The missile was fired from a nuclear-powered submarine.

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China joined an elite club that includes the United States, Russia, Britain and France.

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These five nations are also the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

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