In a significant military development, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted its first public test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in decades, firing the missile into the Pacific Ocean. This unprecedented event has raised alarms within the international community, particularly in Japan, which has expressed serious concerns regarding the implications of China's missile capabilities. The missile was reportedly equipped with a 'dummy warhead,' suggesting a focus on testing its range and accuracy without the immediate threat of nuclear escalation. This launch marks a major warning to the West amidst rising regional tensions, as it demonstrates China's growing military assertiveness and its ability to reach potential adversaries, including the US mainland.