The next great rivalry

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NEW DELHI -- India successfully tested its most advanced long-range nuclear-capable missile to date on Thursday, a launch which New Delhi hopes will serve as a deterrent against China, its regional rival.

Experts say Agni-V is the most advanced missile in India's inventory and places the country on a footing with Beijing, which already has missiles capable of striking deep into Indian territory.

Its range of over 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) means it could travel as far as Beijing and Shanghai. Earlier missiles had a range of up to 3,500 kilometers, falling short of many of China's major cities.

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