BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Sep 26) that its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean was "legitimate and routine", insisting that its nuclear stance remained defensive after the rare test prompted an outcry from countries in the region. Beijing announced the trial on Wednesday - its first such test in four decades - saying that the missile was carrying a dummy warhead. The launch sparked protests from countries in the region, with China's neighbour