China ballistic missile test pushes forward case for Pacific Security Agreement
Australian Pacific Minister Pat Conroy stated that China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific has damaged its regional reputation. He argued that the incident reinforces the necessity for a Pacific-led regional security agreement.
Why it matters
The test highlights escalating geopolitical tensions in the Pacific and may accelerate the formation of security pacts between Pacific nations to counter Chinese influence.
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China's test missile has damaged its reputaiton in the Pacific. ( ABC News: Ian Cutmore )
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China's launch of a nuclear-capable test missile in to the Pacific has damaged its reputation in the region.
He argues the incident has strengthened the case for a regional security agreement.
Pacific leaders are expected to discuss a regional security agreement at a meeting of the Pacific Island Forum next month.
Link copied Share Share article China's test launch of a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific damaged its standing in the region, Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says, arguing it has strengthened the case for a regional security pact within the Pacific.
On Monday, China fired the ballistic missile from a submarine and it then flew over multiple Pacific islands and appeared to hit waters close to Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone.
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