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Penny Wong raises alarm over China's 'destabilising' Pacific missile test
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
· 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...
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· Jul 12, 2026
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Key focus’ of China’s nuclear-capable missile test was to alarm the US
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BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
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Sweden Herald
· 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
· Jul 7, 2026
AS, Australia gusar China uji peluru berpandu di Pasifik
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U.S.-China Perception Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
The New North Korea w/ Oriana Skylar Mastro
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Modern Diplomacy
· 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
· Jul 7, 2026
How CCP mouthpieces covered China’s ‘routine’ missile launch
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Korea Times News
· Jul 6, 2026
China test-launches ballistic missile in South Pacific nuclear-free zone
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 6, 2026
China successfully test-fires missile into Pacific Ocean as joint naval drills with Russia begin
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The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile
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Investing.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 6, 2026
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Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm
China test fires missile into Pacific, sparks alarm
The Jerusalem Post
· 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
· Jul 7, 2026
US accuses China of nuclear proliferation after ballistic missile test
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· Jul 10, 2026
Beijing: Washington's accusations against routine Chinese missile test exemplify double standards, hegemony
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· Jul 7, 2026
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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
· Jul 6, 2026
China Test-Fires Intercontinental Missile Deep Into The Pacific
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
China’s missile warning demands a stronger defense budget
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ING Think
· Jun 26, 2026
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The New Zealand Herald
· 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
· Jun 22, 2026
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