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Pacific Diplomats Fail to Reach Consensus on China Missile Test

morning · · thread: Tensions Escalate Between China and Philippines Over Disputed South China Sea Features

3 sources across 3 countries · Philippines · United Kingdom · United States

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  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

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Pacific Island nations meeting in Suva, Fiji, failed to reach a consensus on a joint statement condemning a recent nuclear capable missile test conducted by China. New Zealand and Tuvalu pushed for a formal condemnation, with Tuvalu stating that the missile landed very close to its shores and that the country did not receive advance notice. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters warned that outsiders may be meddling in the region. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong noted that a majority of the Pacific Islands Forum expressed concerns over the test. However, China friendly nations including Kiribati, Nauru, and Vanuatu showed little interest in formally criticizing Beijing. The meeting may result in a watered down response that emphasizes regional security without specifically mentioning China or the missile test. Diplomats are also discussing partner attendance for an upcoming leaders meeting in Palau in September, following a previous incident where the Solomon Islands banned partner nations to satisfy Chinese demands regarding Taiwan.

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The center leaning outlets framed the event as a failure of regional consensus caused by geopolitical tensions and the influence of China on specific member nations.

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