No China Missile Test Condemnation from Pacific Leaders
The Pacific Islands Forum has again failed to condemn China over its missile test, instead walking a middle ground and “registering concern ” over the action.
TL;DR
- Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) did not condemn China's missile test.
- PIF leaders expressed "concern" over the missile test.
- Reforms included a two-tiered dialogue partner system.
- A new annual police ministers gathering was established.
- Geopolitical competition between China and the West influenced discussions.