China test fires nuclear capable missile near Australia after Fiji treaty

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China has sent a stern message to the world, test firing a nuclear capable missile close enough to Australia to set off alarm bells right across the Pacific. The test launch has sparked widespread condemnation, with the Australian government labelling it destabilising to the region. The timing of the missile test has raised eyebrows, occurring within hours of Australia signing a historic defence deal with Fiji called the Ocean of Peace Alliance. #china #australia #pacific #asiapacific #missile