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China missile test appeared to land near Nauru, Taiwan says

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China fired a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean, which Taiwan says landed near the exclusive economic zones of Nauru and Tuvalu.
  • Taiwan's national security council head called the test a "provocation that destabilizes the Indo Pacific."
  • Australia and New Zealand criticized the test as destabilizing, though some Pacific officials expressed unease privately.

A nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China has drawn sharp criticism from Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand after it appeared to land near the exclusive economic zones of Pacific island nations Nauru and Tuvalu. Taiwan's national security council chief, Joseph Wu, posted an image showing the missile impact point approximately 1,000 kilometers northeast of the Solomon Islands.

Wu condemned the launch as a "provocation that destabilizes the Indo Pacific" and stated that "China just proved itself again to be a bully on the block." While China has described the missile launch as "routine," both Australia and New Zealand have publicly denounced the action as destabilizing for the region.

a provocation that destabilizes the Indo Pacific

— Joseph WuThe head of Taiwan's national security council described China's missile test.

Some Pacific officials have privately conveyed their unease about the missile test to the ABC. However, no Pacific nations have yet issued public statements officially criticizing Beijing's actions. The incident occurred as tensions remain high in the Indo-Pacific region, with various nations conducting military exercises and asserting their presence.

China just proved itself again to be a bully on the block

— Joseph WuThe head of Taiwan's national security council commented on China's actions.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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