Frustrations flare as China accused of influencing Pacific meeting

ABC News reports that Nauru and Kiribati have blocked a regional statement criticizing China's ballistic missile test, stirring frustration at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum. The move prevents the forum—a regional coalition of island states—from issuing unified criticism of the test. The blockage underscores divisions within the Pacific nations on how to respond to China.

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