Wellington, July 6, 2026 (AFP) - New Zealand says 'deeply concerned' by China missile test

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2026-07-06

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters voiced deep concern on Monday after China test-fired what he described as a "nuclear-capable" long-range missile in the South Pacific. "The Pacific is an Ocean of Peace and we are deeply concerned by China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific," he said in a statement, adding that the launch "is not consistent with regional stability". bes/sft/mjw ...

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