China’s military reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, according to several international news outlets and the official state news agency of China. Details of the exact path of the launch were not provided.

The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan confirmed the report in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing that they are monitoring the situation.

Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense said there is no immediate threat to Guam or the CNMI from the reported missile launch.

“Events such as these will continue to be monitored by our office while working with local, military, and federal partners,” said Guam Homeland Security Advisor, Esther Aguigui.

Guam Delegate James Moylan commented on the matter. His statement is below. 

"Today’s test missile launch by the People’s Republic of China is the very reason I advocated for and was successful in securing the needed funding for the Guam Missile Defense System. This includes over $500 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act and over $600 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 version, which is scheduled to be voted on in November. The safety of our island and our people is my number one priority. While some residents may be concerned with the presence of this 360-degree defense system on the island, the reality is that we live in a different time and era with adversaries who are not just a few hours away proximity-wise but also have specific capabilities. I want to make sure that our community can sleep well at night."