Palau Urges 'Unified' Pacific Response to China Missile Test

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by rebuking China nuclear test

Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any testing.

Pacific Leaders Call for 24-Hour Notice of Missile Tests After China Launch

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks at a press conference in Koror, Palau, on Sept. 3, 2026. (Paulio Shakespeare/The Epoch Times)

Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China’s ballistic missile launch

KOROR, Palau (AP) — Leaders of Pacific nations agreed at their annual regional summit to register collective “concern” about China’s launch of a ballistic missile into their waters, they said Thursday, but failed to reach unanimous agreement on the statement…

Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch

Pacific nation leaders have expressed collective concern over China's ballistic missile launch into their waters.

Pacific to China: Warn us next time you fire a nuke our way

After months of deliberating, leaders of Pacific countries have finally agreed to rebuke China for firing a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific in July.

Pacific leaders endorse partner tiers, criticise China missile test

Christopher Luxon had a weary expression after an extended getaway of Pacific leaders that seemed to bear fruit on key issues