On 6 July 2026, reporters from NHK and AFP put questions to the Spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the purpose of the Chinese military's missile launch into the Pacific Ocean, the missile's impact area, and the reactions of a small number of Western countries.

Spokesperson: China has already made public the relevant information on this matter. For further details, I would refer you to the competent authorities. This test launch was a routine arrangement conducted under China's annual military training programme. It was carried out in full accordance with international law and international practice, and was not directed at any specific country or target. Throughout the entire process, the launch was conducted in a safe, standardised, and professional manner. We hope that the relevant countries will refrain from over-interpreting this activity.