Pacific nations fail to agree on joint response to Chinese missile test

Friday 7 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 4:20pm

In this story Winston Peters, Pacific Islands Forum, Penny Wong

Ministers from Pacific Islands Forum countries could not reach an agreement to condemn a recent ballistic missile test by China. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters described the lack of consensus as a missed opportunity but suggested a joint statement remains possible.

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1. The Press via The PostFri 7 Aug, 9:20am

   Unified South Pacific response to China missile 'not totally lost' - Peters (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 4:20pm

   Winston Peters leaves Fiji as Pacific nations fail to agree on condemnation for Chinese missile test (opens in new tab)