China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.

It comes as Xi Jinping seeks to accelerate the modernization of the armed forces to stake out and defend China's interests in the Pacific.

CHINA — Beijing and Moscow announced Sunday they will hold their annual joint naval exercises off China's coast, with Russia saying the drills will begin Monday. The two countries have close economic and diplomatic ties,

Navy successfully conducted the test launch of a strategic missile by a submarine on July 6, 2026. Photo: Xinhua. The Chinese People's L

The Joint Sea exercise represents a challenge this year to the international order upheld by the U.S., according to defense analysts.

TAIPEI, July 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan is tracking an "upward trend" in Chinese naval movements during the peak military exercise season, including joint drills with Russia, and will be analysing any new tactics,

European powers, which have viewed Russia as their main security threat, have watched warily as ties have grown closer between Moscow and Beijing.

Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted to the rank of full general, will take over as head of the PLA's top graft-busting body Chinese President Xi Jinping has named a new head of the military's anti-corruption body.