China's navy launched a submarine-based strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead into "designated waters" of the Pacific Ocean on Monday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing described the test as a routine part of its annual military training and said relevant countries had been notified in advance, adding that it was consistent with international law and not directed at any specific nation. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the launch "destabilising to the region," saying it was inconsistent with Pacific Island Forum leaders' vision of the Pacific as an ocean of peace, while acting Prime Minister Richard Marles confirmed China had informed Canberra of its intentions on the day of the test.