The Foreign Minister says he's "deeply concerned" by China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific, calling it an "unwelcome" development.

Beijing has warned of the upcoming test.

The Foreign Minister says he's "deeply concerned" by China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific, calling it an "unwelcome" development.

Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday

Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

Beijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

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The Australian and Fiji governments yesterday signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

China launched a missile test on Monday, attracting criticism from across the Pacific.

Canberra has made clear its “concern” directly to Beijing after the Chinese military test fired a nuclear capable missile in the South Pacific.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labels a ballistic missile test carried out by China destabilising and provocative, while the Solomon Islands PM says it is "not the act of a…

China reportedly gave hours' notice before a nuclear-capable launch it calls a "routine" drill.

The Prime Minister says it's unacceptable China has tested nuclear-capable weapons in the Pacific, and the government's expressed its concerns directly.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said NZ was 'deeply concerned' about the test.

The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst

Australia accused China of failing to give enough notice of long-range missile test, while the Solomon Islands leader said it was “not something a friend does”.

U.S. expresses concern over China's missile test, urging meaningful arms control discussions and adherence to international commitments.

Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

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