China's nuclear arsenal has grown faster than any other country, on track to potentially rival the US and Russian stockpiles by the end of the decade.

In a development that could potentially disrupt global security, China's missile arsenal is expanding at a rapid pace.

Australia and New Zealand to brief Pacific partners of developments on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

Rocket Force launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the high seas in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday morning, according to the Ministry of National Defense.

Beijing has justified the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday as "legitimate and routine" and defended China's nuclear policy.