AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPacific Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile test, landing near the EEZ of Tuvalu/Nauru, has triggered sharp condemnation across the Pacific, with Australia saying it received only hours’ notice and urging a united response. Regional Pushback: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo called it a “grave and serious concern,” while Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale said “friends don’t threaten friends” and confirmed a formal protest. Diplomatic Fallout: Australia’s Anthony Albanese says the Pacific Islands Forum is drafting a “very strong” joint statement, as leaders weigh how to respond despite aid ties to Beijing. New Defence Deals: The missile test landed around the same time as Australia’s security moves, including Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Alliance and PNG’s Pukpuk treaty coming into force, with Albanese now hosting PNG, Tonga and Samoa in Brisbane for further talks. Local Angle: In Australia, opposition figures raised questions about whether the missile test could be linked to a Telstra outage, though the PM said there’s no evidence.
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