Pacific islands leaders express concern over China’s missile launch

17 of 18 members call for notice of tests, as Palau hosts annual forum From left, Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Baron Waqa, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon at the press conference Sept. 3. (Photo by Sophie Mak) KOROR, Palau — Pacific islands leaders collectively expressed concern on Thursday over a Chinese missile test launch in July that had divided the region.

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