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China ballistic missile test fractures Pacific consensus at Palau summit
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have expressed collective concern over China’s July ballistic-missile test in Pacific waters, but Nauru formally dissented, exposing growing divisions over Beijing’s role in the strategically contested region.
Pacific nations split over China missile test as New Zealand pushes joint response in Suva
Pacific Island foreign ministers are debating whether to issue a collective response to China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test, exposing divisions over Beijing’s growing military presence and the region’s promise to remain an “Ocean of Peace.”
China submarine missile test alarms Pacific as Australia, New Zealand and Japan object
China described the July 6 submarine-launched missile test as routine military training, but Pacific governments said limited notice and Beijing’s rapid military expansion created a fresh regional security concern.
Australia and Fiji sign mutual defence alliance as Pacific security competition intensifies
The Ocean of Peace Alliance creates a mutual defence commitment between Australia and Fiji, while the separate Vuvale Union expands cooperation across security, development, policing and economic resilience.
Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases in Pacific
Vanuatu can still accept Chinese investment, but its new Australia pact blocks foreign military bases and puts critical infrastructure under scrutiny.