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.

No China Missile Test Condemnation from Pacific Leaders

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.