Australian PM Warns of "Considerable Damage" from Chinese Missile Test
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced concerns regarding China's recent missile test in the Pacific, suggesting that the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launched on Monday possessed the capability to inflict "considerable damage" if weaponized. He further indicated that such actions risk contributing to dangerous nuclear proliferation in the region.
Growing International Condemnation
The missile test has prompted increasing international criticism. China's state news agency, Xinhua, reported on Monday that a "strategic missile carrying a dummy warhead" was launched from a "strategic nuclear submarine of the navy," an announcement that has fueled the condemnation.
Solomon Islands PM Calls for De-escalation
In response to the test, the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands expressed his reluctance to see more nations conducting ICBM tests in the Pacific. He conveyed a sentiment of friendship while also asserting, "be our friend but don’t threaten us," underscoring the regional unease surrounding such military activities.
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