Event Brief
China says ballistic missile test undermines nuclear-free zone
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: China criticized an AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, saying its ballistic missile test undermines a South Pacific nuclear weapons-free zone.
WHO: China
WHAT: China said a ballistic missile test undermines a nuclear weapons-free zone in the South Pacific and criticized AUKUS as violating the treaty.
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 10:49 AM ET
WHERE: South Pacific
WHY: China reacted to the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and the U.K., saying it violates the treaty.
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