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A few hours after the signing of the Australia-Fiji alliance/ China "shows its teeth", tests missiles over the Pacific

2026-07-06 09:26:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

A few hours after the signing of the Australia-Fiji alliance/ China "shows

China has announced that one of its submarines has successfully tested a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead over the Pacific Ocean. Beijing said the test was a routine exercise in its annual military program and was not directed against any country.

However, Australia reacted with strong concern. Foreign Minister Penny Wong described the move as part of a rapid military buildup by China that she said lacked transparency and created insecurity in the region.

Defence Minister Richard Marles also said that Australia is very concerned about any action that undermines stability in the Pacific.

The incident came just hours after a new defence agreement was signed between Australia and Fiji. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the agreement one of the most important between the two countries.

The agreement strengthens military and development cooperation and is part of Australia's efforts to increase its presence in the Pacific.

China, on the other hand, has expanded its influence in the region in recent years, including a security agreement with the Solomon Islands in 2022, which has raised concerns in Australia and its allies. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the agreement does not jeopardize his country's relations with China. /CNA





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