AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Security Shock: China’s rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test has drawn sharp condemnation across the region, with Australia and the Solomon Islands calling it “provocative” and “destabilising” after reports it flew over multiple Pacific EEZs and landed near the Nauru–Tuvalu area. Diplomatic Fallout: Leaders said China gave only hours’ notice instead of the usual 48 hours, while Beijing insists the launch was “routine,” “safe,” and consistent with international law. Regional Response: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese said the test could cause “considerable damage” if weaponised, and Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale said it was “not something a friend does.” New Defence Push: The missile test landed as Australia signed the Ocean of Peace mutual defence pact with Fiji, and Albanese moved to drive further Pacific treaty talks after the backlash. Nauru Angle: Taiwan-linked reporting and regional tracking put the missile’s path and impact close to Nauru, adding fresh concern for Nauru’s security and the wider “ocean of peace” message.
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