The Indian government announced on the 20th that it had successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile. Once deployed, this missile is expected to be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, with a range that covers any part of China.
According to Agence France-Presse, the Agni-5 missile was launched successfully in Odisha state in eastern India. Authorities said the test met all technical parameters.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a three-day visit to India on Wednesday. During the visit, he attended the China-India Boundary Issue Special Representative Meeting and held talks with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Modi.