China preparing to test ballistic missile in Pacific, reports say

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China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, with regional governments notified.
The move comes shortly after Australia signed a defence treaty with Fiji, though sources suggest the missile test was planned months ago and not a direct response.

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China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, with regional governments notified. The move comes shortly after Australia signed a defence treaty with Fiji, though sources suggest the missile test was planned months ago and not a direct response.

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