China's Ministry of National Defense said the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on the morning of September 25.
According to the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, the Rocket Force successfully launched an ICBM carrying a simulated warhead that "landed accurately in a predetermined sea area."
"The missile launch was a routine part of the Rocket Force's annual military training. The launch actually tested the performance of weapons and equipment as well as the military's training level," the statement said.
The statement stated that China's intercontinental ballistic missile launch into the Pacific Ocean "achieved its intended target. China had notified relevant countries in advance."
An ICBM typically has a range of over 5,500 km and is designed to carry a nuclear warhead.
China's latest ICBM, the DF-41, was first deployed in 2017 and has a range of up to 12,000-15,000 km.
