China’s Pacific ballistic missile test - Views from ASPI analysts
China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean shortly after Australia and Fiji signed a new mutual defense alliance. Analysts view this as a strategic signal from Beijing intended to discourage regional military cooperation.
Why it matters
The test underscores rising geopolitical tensions in the Pacific and China's willingness to use military posturing to counter Western-aligned security pacts.
Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Email Print This Post With Images Without Images China said on 6 July that one of its submarines had test-launched a ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. This followed the signing of an alliance between Australia and Fiji by only hours.
The framing emphasizes the 'coercive' nature of Chinese actions and aligns with Western security perspectives provided by ASPI analysts.
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