DOMINANT ANGLE
The United States is examining the strategic implications of the Chinese launch, seeing it as confirmation of a second-strike naval capability that could directly threaten American territory.
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
ANALYSIS
The United States government and analysts are closely watching a ballistic missile launch conducted by a Chinese nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on Monday, which they believe goes beyond a simple announced maneuver by Beijing.
