The Samoan Government has raised concern over China’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, saying timely and transparent communication is important for regional peace and security.In a statement, the Government said it noted “with concern” the July 6 missile lau...

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.

Japan says it had urged China to reconsider proceeding with the launch.

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

China’s navy 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.

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

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.

The United States voiced alarm on July 6 over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a purported long-range missile into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid…

China launched a nuclear-capable missile carrying a dummy warhead into the South Pacific on Monday, with international media reporting the missile splashed down about 1,900…

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

Despite Beijing’s insistence that the launch was a “routine” test, it is widely perceived in the region as a provocative and unsettling act.

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Beijing’s launching of a missile into the Pacific has drawn widespread and deserved condemnation.

Leaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships

US allies in the Pacific condemned what Beijing has called a "routine" intercontinental ballistic missile test, which comes as China seeks to demonstrate its growing military…

The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu on Wednesday expressed "grave and serious concern" over a Chinese test of a long-range missile that landed in the Pacific Ocean near its…

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The Samoan Government has raised concern over China’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, saying timely and transparent communication is…