China's Nuclear Test Sparks Pacific Alarm | Wellington News

China’s latest missile test over the South Pacific has ignited global alarm, with U.S. officials warning of a rapidly expanding and secretive nuclear arsenal. While Beijing insists the launch was routine and lawful, regional allies like New Zealand and Australia are sounding the alarm — especially as the missile flew over Pacific island nations’ waters and as new defense pacts like Australia’s Ocean of Peace Alliance with Fiji take shape. The U.S. is demanding transparency and arms control talks, calling China’s actions a threat to global non-proliferation, while China pushes back with calls for regional cooperation and restraint. 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/4579fc5aa17751be