China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.









Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Kuomintang, said ‘improving ties with Beijing does not require being anti-US.’
Indonesian defence minister says Morotai Island in North Maluku province may be site of future joint training facility.
Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.
One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills.
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid.
The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.