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.
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