DefenseLeaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnershipsA Chinese naval submarine near Hainan Island launches a missile carrying a dummy warhead toward the South Pacific on June 6. (Screenshot from PLA's WeChat page)SOPHIE MAKJuly 7, 2026 18:31 JSTSYDNEY -- Countries in the Pacific have condemned China for test-firing a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific's nuclear weapon-free zone on Monday, prompting calls to strengthen regional security.
China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations
Leaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships
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