China Reportedly Preparing Ballistic Missile Test in Pacific
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- China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, having informed regional governments.
- The move follows Australia signing a defense treaty with Fiji, though sources suggest the test was planned months ago and is likely not a direct response.
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China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile in the Pacific, a move that comes shortly after Australia signed a defense treaty with Fiji aimed at countering Beijing's regional influence.
China appears to be preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean.
The ABC has been told that the Chinese government informed governments in the region about the test earlier today.
The news was first reported in The Australian, but has been confirmed by the ABC.
Several Pacific nations criticised China when it last tested a ballistic missile in 2024, its first such test in the Pacific for decades.
Maritime intelligence company Starboard has also published images showing that China currently has two satellite tracking vessels in the Pacific region, which would be used to monitor a test ballistic missile launch.
The launch comes within hours of Australia signing a landmark defence treaty with Fiji, the Ocean of Peace alliance, which is aimed, in part, at denying Beijing a security foothold in the region.
However, one source from a government in the region said China would have planned the test for months and that it likely was not a direct response to the treaty signed today.
Offene Fragen
- What is the exact nature of the dummy warhead?
- Will other Pacific nations voice criticism?
- What is China's specific objective with this test?
