China's Pacific Missile Test Sparks US-Australia Dispute Over Notification

China launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine into the Pacific on July 6, prompting formal objections from Washington and Canberra. China provided only hours of advance notice and says the test was routine. The US and Australia argue Beijing failed to meet international standards, citing the Hague Convention's requirement for greater notice and technical disclosure. The Hague framework is voluntary and non-binding for China, limiting diplomatic leverage against Beijing's claim of compliance.