World · 12 August 2026
US and 40 allies demand 24-hour warning for long-range missile tests
The US and 40 other nations are seeking a minimum of 24 hours' warning ahead of long-range missile launches, after a Chinese test last month. They criticised "recent missile testing activity in the Pacific area" for not following standard notification practices. China has rejected the statement, with its ambassador accusing Washington of "political manipulation."
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