Defense
Leaders decry breach of nuclear‑free zone norms as they weigh security partnerships
A Chinese naval submarine near Hainan Island launched a missile carrying a dummy warhead toward the South Pacific on June 6. (Screenshot from PLA’s WeChat page)
Sydney – Pacific nations condemned China for test‑firing a nuclear‑capable missile into the South Pacific’s nuclear‑weapon‑free zone on Monday, prompting demands for stronger regional security.
