China Missile Test Sparks Alarm
6 articles from 6 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.
China defends July 6 Pacific missile test amid Australian criticism
- China defended its July 6 strategic missile test in the Pacific, calling it routine military training not aimed at any specific country. - Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed Canberra's view that the test was "destabilizing" to China's counterpart Wang Yi. - China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated the launch complied with international law and that Australia, not bein…
Australia protests China’s ‘destabilising’ missile test
- Australia expressed concern to China over a recent missile test in the South Pacific, calling it destabilizing. - Foreign Minister Penny Wong conveyed this directly to her Chinese counterpart during…
Australia protests China’s ‘destabilising’ missile test
- Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern over China's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific. - Wong described the launch as "destabilising" during a meeting with …
Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi
- Australia raised concerns over China's military development and a recent missile test during a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. - Wang urged Australia to abandon "double standards" and work to…
Australia Protests China’s ‘Destabilizing’ Missile Test
- Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern to China over its recent missile test in the South Pacific. - Wong called the launch "destabilizing" during a meeting with her Chinese count…
Australia Warns China Over Pacific Missile Test, Citing 'Strong Concerns'
- Australia has expressed strong concerns to China over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted in the South Pacific. - Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised the issue with her Chinese counterpart, Wang…