China conducted a missile test in Shenyang, Liaoning province on Oct 21, 2020. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

China conducted a land-based mid-course missile interception test within its territory on the evening of April 14, 2023 and achieved the desired test objective, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense on Friday.

The test is defensive in nature and not targeted against any country, says the statement.