China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific
China has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, following warnings to regional countries. The Australian government has condemned the test. (sources: theguardian, reuters, france24, abc)
China conducted a long-range ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, which it had previously communicated to regional nations. The Australian government criticized the action as destabilizing.
- China confirmed the test-launch of a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific.
- Regional countries, including Australia, were warned in advance of the missile test.
- The Australian government has condemned the missile test as destabilizing to the region.
Why it matters
The missile test raises concerns about regional security and stability in the South Pacific.
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- streamline defense trade and cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States • push the three AUKUS partners to address repair, maintenance, and sustainment frictions that affect regional military.
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