China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations

Leaders decry breach of nuclear-free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships A Chinese naval submarine near Hainan Island launches a missile carrying a dummy warhead toward the South Pacific on July 6. (Screenshot from PLA's WeChat page) SYDNEY — Countries in the Pacific have condemned China for test-firing a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific's nuclear weapon-free zone on Monday, prompting calls to strengthen regional security.

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