Pacific Leaders Call for 24-Hour Notice of Missile Tests After China Launch

China launched a ballistic missile from a submarine into the South Pacific in July.

Pacific Leaders Call for 24-Hour Notice of Missile Tests After China Launch

TL;DR

  • Pacific leaders want 24-hour advance notice for future missile tests.
  • This call follows China's ballistic missile test in the South Pacific in July.
  • Palau is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting.
  • The agreement for advance warning is included in the PIF's joint communiqué.