China's intercontinental ballistic missile launch into the Pacific this week has rightly drawn concern from Samoa and other countries across the region.The Government's statement expressing concern was measured, but significant. It acknowledged the implications such actions have for peace and sec...

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”.