China Missile Test Sparks Alarm
6 articles from 4 countries
China test-fired a missile into the Pacific Ocean, which it described as a routine exercise. However, Australia, the United States, and Pacific nations view the launch as a provocation, expressing deep concern and urging a resumption of nuclear control dialogue.
Palau President Warns of Rising Nuclear Anxiety After China Missile Test
- Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. expressed concern over China's recent nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the South Pacific. - Whipps stated that such opaque actions by China raise anxiety and fear in the region, urging adherence to international treaties and transparency. - He contrasted China's actions with those of the US, which he said follows protocols and informs regional count…
US criticizes China for brief warning before Pacific missile launch
- The US State Department criticized China for providing only a few hours' notice before launching a submarine-fired ballistic missile into the Pacific. - Washington stated that Beijing's actions fell…
US says China gave only hours' notice before submarine missile test
- China notified the United States only hours before a July 6 ballistic missile test launch from a submarine, providing insufficient detail. - The US and Indo-Pacific allies expressed concern over the…
US criticizes China's missile test notification as rushed and insufficient
- China's recent ballistic missile test, conducted with only hours of notice and insufficient information, has drawn criticism from the U.S. State Department. - U.S. officials stated that China's noti…
China missile test draws condemnation from Pacific island nation Vanuatu
- Vanuatu has joined other Pacific nations in condemning China's recent long-range missile test in the Pacific Ocean. - The prime minister's office called for an immediate halt to all ballistic missil…
Vanuatu Condemns China's Intercontinental Missile Launch; Pacific Islands May Issue Strong Statement
- Vanuatu condemned China's recent launch of a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. - The missile launch lacked prior consultation and transparency, raising questions about China's…