China's Submarine Missile Launch Sparks Diplomatic Tensions in the Pacific The recent submarine fired ballistic missile test by China has left Washington scrambling to defend its diplomatic protocols and raise concerns about Beijing's opaque nuclear build up.
The US State Department's criticism of China's notification process is not surprising, given the lack of transparency and coordination among major nuclear powers in the Asia Pacific region.
China notified the US only hours before the launch, sparking worries that this test was more than just a routine exercise.