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Penny Wong raises alarm over China's 'destabilising' Pacific missile test

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China has test-launched a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism across the region. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan were notified only hours before the launch, which Beijing described as a routine military exercise. The test came just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a major defence agreement, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling the launch destabilising for the region.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

The radar system that Taiwan says tracked the PLA’s ballistic missile launch

Taiwan gained critical information about Beijing’s ballistic missile launch this week thanks to the island’s long-range early-warning radar system and intelligence sharing with Washington. The island’s AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws long-range early-warning radar detected the missile soon after it was launched from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South China Sea, the Liberty Times reported on Wednesday, quoting a senior Taiwanese official. The system tracked the missile’s trajectory during the initial...

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

FORMER TRUMP FBI OFFICIAL: China's Missile Test Is a Wake-Up Call - Congress Must Not Blow the Response

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Key focus’ of China’s nuclear-capable missile test was to alarm the US

Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says China’s “key focus” of their nuclear-capable missile test was to alarm the United States.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇨🇳 United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic [...]

JUST IN: United States accuses China of nuclear proliferation following ballistic missile test.@BRICSNews

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

US raises alarm over China’s rapid nuclear buildup after missile test

US raises alarm over China’s rapid nuclear buildup after missile test

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Australian menyuarakan kebimbangan terhadap program nuklear China selepas Beijing melancarkan ujian kepala peledak tiruan ke Lautan Pasifik, yang dilihat sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha mempercepat pemodenan ketenteraannya. Ujian itu dilakukan dua tahun selepas China melancarkan peluru berpandu balistik antara benua (ICBM) ke perairan berhampiran Polinesia Perancis, merupakan pelancaran pertama seumpamanya merentasi ... Read more The post AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

U.S.-China Perception Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

The New North Korea w/ Oriana Skylar Mastro

The post The New North Korea w/ Oriana Skylar Mastro appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 9, 2026

US criticizes China over short notice for submarine missile test

The United States has sharply criticized China for providing only a few hours’ notice before conducting a ballistic missile test launch from a nuclear-powered submarine, calling the notification inadequate and inconsistent with the transparency expected from major nuclear powers. The test, carried out on July 6 and later confirmed by Chinese state media, has heightened [] The post US criticizes China over short notice for submarine missile test appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

How CCP mouthpieces covered China’s ‘routine’ missile launch

Chinese state media has offered a glimpse into the thinking behind Beijing’s ballistic missile test.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China successfully test-fires missile into Pacific Ocean as joint naval drills with Russia begin

A New Zealand government source said China had alerted them about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

Investing.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Australia news LIVE: China to test nuclear-capable weapon in South Pacific; Newbury demands IBAC investigate Big Build scandal

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Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm

China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

US says China gave only hours' notice before submarine missile test

The test occurred amid China’s rapid and opaque nuclear weapons buildup and is of great concern to the region, the official added.

Sky News

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· Jul 7, 2026

US accuses China of nuclear proliferation after ballistic missile test

US accuses China of nuclear proliferation after ballistic missile test

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony

The Japan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Australia vows stronger ties with Solomon Islands amid China concerns

China on Monday test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific, its first test since 2024.

The Week

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?

The Week Unwrapped: What’s behind China’s latest missile tests?

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific

The United States military tracked a Chinese submarine test-launching an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile that landed in the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The test comes amid heightened focus on global nuclear proliferation. Following the launch, the United States issued a statement addressing the military exercise and raising questions about the transparency of Beijing’s expanding [] China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

China’s missile warning demands a stronger defense budget

China’s navy this week test-fired a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, alarming U.S. allies across the region. The launch, China’s second major open-ocean ballistic missile test in less than two years, was described by U.S. officials as a “great concern to the region and the world.” But our nation’s []

ING Think

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· Jun 26, 2026

Asia week ahead: Key data from Indonesia, China, Japan, and South Korea

ASIA/PACIFIC: Data highlights include Indonesia’s CPI inflation, China’s purchasing managers’ index, South Korea’s exports and Japan’s Tankan survey. Also, the People’s Bank of China will conduct a new overnight reverse repo operation

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister warns China’s missile test could lead to ‘miscalculation’ in Pacific

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister warns China’s missile test could lead to ‘miscalculation’ in Pacific

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

China imposes sweeping sanctions on 56 major US companies

BEIJING, June 22 (YPA) – China announced on Monday a new round of sanctions targeting 10 U.S. companies operating primarily in the defense and rare earth sectors, marking a significant escalation in economic tensions despite recent diplomatic engagement between Beijing and Washington. The Chinese government said the measures were introduced in response to the U.S. []

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