China Missile Test Concerns
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The United States expresses grave concern over China's recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it a destabilizing act. New Zealand condemns the test as unwelcome behavior, while Australia's foreign minister plans to discuss the issue with Chinese counterparts. The EU also calls for a resumption of nuclear control dialogue.
US expresses 'grave concern' over Chinese missile test in Pacific
The United States has voiced "grave concern" over China's recent missile test in the Pacific, accusing Beijing of acting contrary to its obligations as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that China's rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup is a cause for worry in the region and globally. He urged Beijing to engage in constructive arms …
EU Expresses 'Great Concern' Over Chinese Missile Test; Calls for Resumption of Nuclear Control Dialogue
The United States has voiced "great concern" following China's test launch of a missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. State Department stated that Beijing's "rapid and opaque increas…
US calls China's nuclear weapons build-up 'great concern' after missile test
American officials have broken their silence on China's recent missile test in the South Pacific, labeling the nation's expansion of its nuclear-capable arsenal as a matter of "great concern to the re…
Australia news live: Wong says China’s missile test in Pacific a ‘destabilising act’ that could ‘lead to miscalculation’
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced she will personally address China's recent long-range missile test in the Pacific with Chinese counterparts during upcoming official engagements. Wong…
China missile test in South Pacific 'extremely unwelcome behaviour', Seymour says
New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has strongly criticized China's recent missile test in the South Pacific, labeling it as "extremely unwelcome behaviour." He stated that such actions …
NZ Accuses China of Undermining Pacific Peace with Missile Test
New Zealand has strongly condemned China's recent test-firing of a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific, asserting that the action directly undermines the peace and stability of the Islands …