China missile test: What to know, why the U.S. and allies are alarmed

The launch of a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific on Monday was the latest development in Beijing’s campaign to modernize its military.

HONG KONG — It was a rare test, and it may have also been a warning to the United States.

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