US missile defense triggers alarm in Russia, China as North Korea issues new warnings - CNBC
| CNBC | US missile defense triggers alarm in Russia, China as North Korea issues new warnings CNBC The U.S. sets new interceptor missile tests and looks to deploy laser weapons to destroy ICBMs. Beijing is worried America's anti-missile system 'breaks strategic balance among nuke-armed countries.' Moscow is critical of U.S. missile defenses and ... In Asia, Mattis addresses concerns about North Korea and China — and Trump's agenda Mattis praises China's efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea Mattis calls North Korea's threats 'clear and present danger,' criticizes ally China |