China's Missile Test: A Pattern of Disregard for International Norms?
The ballistic missile test conducted by China on July 6 has raised concerns among its neighbors and sparked questions about Beijing's willingness to follow international norms, particularly with regard to notification and cooperation with other nuclear armed states.
The lack of notice given to the US is striking, but it also highlights a broader pattern of behavior that suggests China's military build up is driven more by strategic interests than a desire for transparency or accountability.