Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Australia raises concerns over China's missile test
Australia is worried about a missile test that China did in the South Pacific.
The missile was fired from a Chinese submarine and landed in the ocean near some Pacific Island countries.
Australia and these countries are upset because they think the test violates their wish to keep the region free of nuclear weapons.
Australia's foreign minister talked to China's foreign minister about this and said that China should be more transparent about its military activities.
China tested a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific this month.
The missile was fired from a Chinese submarine and landed in the ocean near Solomon Islands, Nauru, and Tuvalu.
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern over the test and emphasized the importance of transparency.
A dozen Pacific Island countries denounced the test for violating the region's nuclear-free wishes.
Australia had previously stated it did not receive sufficient notice of the missile test.
- Who
- Australia, China, Pacific Island countries
- What
- China's test of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific
- When
- This month
- Where
- South Pacific Ocean
- Why
- China's military exercise; Australia and Pacific Island countries concerned about nuclear-free status
Australia and Pacific Island Countries
China
Missile Test Concerns
Australia and Pacific Island Countries
Australia and Pacific Island countries expressed concern over the missile test, citing insufficient notice and violation of nuclear-free wishes.
China
China conducted the missile test, asserting its right to military exercises.
- Missile Type
- Nuclear-capable ballistic missile
- Location of Test
- South Pacific Ocean
- Date of Test
- This month
- Australian Response
- Expressed concern and emphasized transparency
- Pacific Island Countries' Response
- Denounced the test for violating nuclear-free wishes