The new demand for advanced notice of missile tests follows widespread condemnation of China’s test-fire of a nuclear-capable long-range rocket into the Pacific.

The tiny island nation of Nauru was expected to be the only holdout as 17 of the 18 Pacific Island Forum members united to demand more transparency from China.

The new demand for advanced notice of missile tests follows widespread condemnation of China’s test-fire of a nuclear-capable long-range rocket into the Pacific.