What to Know About Australia’s Contest With China in the Pacific After Beijing Tested a Missile

With a series of recent treaties and alliances, Canberra is seeking to prevent Beijing from establishing a military foothold in the Pacific Ocean.

By Victoria Kim

Australia news live: PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane, with all eyes on China after missile test

Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will host a trio of Pacific prime ministers as he tries to bolster Australia’s regional influence amid the creeping threat of China, Australian Associated Press reports. The bilateral meetings with Papua New Guinea’s James Marape, Tonga’s Lord Fakafānua and Samoa’s La’auli Leuatea Schmidt will be fol...

By Martin Farrer

China's rare missile test will push wary Asia-Pacific countries to close ranks, analysts say

China's rare launch of a ballistic missile launch into the Pacific will push regional powers to deepen their defense ties.

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

Why China's first submarine missile test in 43 years is ringing nuclear alarm bells

China launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking its first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 1982. The launch showcased the operational readiness of China's sea-based nuclear force, which forms one leg of the country's nuclear triad alongside land-based missiles and air-delivered nuclear weapons.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Commentary: Was China’s submarine missile test a routine or warning shot?

The answer depends on who’s watching, says this academic.

DFA flags China’s missile test in Pacific

The Philippines has raised concerns over China’s ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean and called on Beijing to exercise restraint and transparency.

By Pia Lee-Brago

China Test-Launches Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile In Pacific, Alarming Neighbors

China Test-Launches Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile In Pacific, Alarming Neighbors Via The Cradle The Chinese navy on Monday test-launched a strategic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Pacific Ocean in the framework of its annual military exercises. "At 12.01pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successfully launched a... strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into the relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocea...

By Tyler Durden