'Glaring problem': China's missile test could be a troubling signal, analysts warn
China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific on Monday, alarming Australia just hours after it signed a defense alliance with Fiji. The missile landed outside Kiribati and Tuvalu's economic zones, signaling Beijing's military ambitions. Analysts warn that the region may not be ready to respond to such advancements in military technology.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 00:19 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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