After China’s missile test, US and allies demand 24-hour warning next time

The United States and 40 other nations are requesting at least 24 hours' advance notice for long-range ballistic missile launches. This call follows a recent Chinese missile test in the Pacific that raised concerns about potential accidents and military miscalculation. In a joint statement released by the US State Department, these countries urged nations, especially nuclear-weapon states, to provide this warning for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and space launch vehicles. While China was not explicitly named, the statement criticized recent missile testing in the Pacific for not adhering to established notification practices.