China's missile test sparks regional tensions during PM's Pacific visit
China has test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific, landing near Nauru approximately 800 kilometres from the Solomon Islands. The launch, suspected to be a JL-2 missile from a nuclear submarine, occurred during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's diplomatic visit to the region, where he met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale to discuss a security treaty. The missile test has drawn strong condemnation from Australian political leaders and the US State Department, with calls for increased defence spending and concerns about regional…
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