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China’s surprise nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific—landing near Nauru and Tuvalu—hit just hours after Australia and Fiji sealed a major defense pact aimed at countering Beijing’s regional influence. While officials insist the timing was coincidental, analysts see it as a calculated show of force meant to intimidate Pacific allies. Australia is ramping up its diplomatic push across the region, meeting with leaders from Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa, while also monitoring a Chinese naval task force involved in tracking the launch. Critics argue China’s testing violates international norms and escalates tensions, underscoring why Australia’s Pacific partnerships are more vital than ever.

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