SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- China's rare public launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile this week sends a message that the country's military is combat ready on a number of fronts, while the show of force could spur closer cooperation among the U.S. and its Asian allies, analysts said.
Chinese defense authorities on Wednesday said the missile carried a dummy warhead and landed in the intended area of the sea. Beijing said the launch was part of routine training and was not aimed at any particular country or target.
