China Goes Public With Nuclear Missile Test, Breaking Decades of Secrecy

China's navy tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific on July 6, announcing it the same day through state media—a striking break from decades of silence on such tests. The public move signals intent to rivals, allies, and its own public. Whether this reflects a lasting shift toward transparency like the U.S. and Russia practice, or stems from current geopolitical pressures, remains unclear.