On July 9th, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is closely monitoring China's recent remote ballistic missile tests. It also emphasized that, according to international law, China has the right to develop and test such weapons.
According to the Indonesian Antara news agency, Yvonne Mewengkang, a spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a press conference that Indonesia is 'highly concerned about this ballistic missile test'. She pointed out that international law does not prohibit states from possessing ballistic missiles, nor does it prohibit conducting related tests.
She also stated that China had previously issued a statement regarding this experiment. This measure helps to increase transparency and is an important step in maintaining international trust.
At 12:01 on July 6th, a strategic nuclear submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully launched a submerged strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into the relevant waters of the Pacific Ocean. The missile accurately landed in the designated area.
According to analysts, this test may involve Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missiles, including the “Jadou-2” or “Jadou-3” intercontinental ballistic missiles. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, and the United States have expressed concerns about this.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning stated on July 9 that, as China has repeatedly emphasized, this test launch is part of the annual military training routine. The purpose of the event is to verify the reliability, safety, and effectiveness of the relevant weapon systems. This action complies with international law and practices, and does not target any specific country or objective. China promptly released relevant information and informed the United States and other parties in advance, demonstrating the openness and transparency of the Chinese military.
