Original article by Ben Packham
The Australian – Page: 1 & 2 : 8-Jul-26

Chinese state media outlet The Global Times has defended the nation’s test-launch of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific, arguing that it was "both necessary and restrained". The daily tabloid also stated that countries in the Pacific region must "accept and get used to China’s nuclear program". The missile test has been criticised by the Australian government, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as a "provocative act" which risks destabilising the region. His comments were made during an official visit to the Solomon Islands, whose Prime Minister Matthew Wale urged China to "be our friend" but said "don’t threaten us". Former Home Affairs head Mike Pezzullo has questioned the timing of the missile test, which coincided with Albanese’s visit to Fiji to sign a defence agreement.

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