China fires missile test in South Pacific near New Zealand with short notice

China fires missile test in South Pacific near New Zealand with short notice

China tested a long-range missile fired from a submarine in the South Pacific on 6 July, giving New Zealand only hours' warning. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said it threatens the region's stability. Australia and Japan expressed concern too. While the test broke no international rules, experts say it shows China views the Pacific as its backyard.

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