China Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) For First Time Since 1980

On September 24, 2024, TaiwanPlus News published on its YouTube channel a report about a recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test held by China, its first since the 1980’s. In a statement, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said that the missile was carrying a dummy warhead and hit its designated target in international waters in the Pacific Ocean. He explained that the launch was conducted as part of routine annual training and in compliance with international laws and norms, without being directed at any specific country. According to reports, the missile flew over U.S.-controlled Guam.

News Anchor: "China has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time since the 1980s."

Zhang Xiaogang: "The Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a training dummy warhead which hit its target in international waters in the Pacific Ocean. This guided missile launch was part of regular annual training in compliance with international law and norms and was not directed at any specific country."

News Anchor: "Reports indicate the missile traveled north of the Philippines and south of Taiwan, passing over the US territory of Guam before landing in the Pacific Ocean. China's military says the missile was carrying a dummy warhead. This is the first atmospheric test of such a long-range missile by China in decades and comes amid US warnings over Beijing's growing nuclear arsenal."