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China's Missile Test Sparks Diplomatic Tensions | Auckland News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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China’s recent missile test in the South Pacific has sparked international backlash, with Palau and New Zealand condemning it as destabilizing — but China’s embassy in Kiribati insists it was a harmless, routine drill using a dummy warhead, not aimed at anyone. China argues that missile testing is standard for nuclear powers, pointing out that the U.S., UK, France, Russia, and India have conducted far more Pacific tests. The embassy also accuses critics of hypocrisy, noting that while they condemn China’s tests, those nations are quietly expanding their own nuclear capabilities. Emphasizing its longstanding friendship with Kiribati — a relationship solidified when Kiribati switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019 — the spokesperson urges Kiribati citizens to remain objective and avoid biased media narratives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d9224ff33574de0d