China accused as Pacific nations block statement condemning missile test

ABC News Australia reports that Nauru and Kiribati have blocked a regional statement condemning China's ballistic missile test at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum. The blockade is stirring frustration at the forum. China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific last month, with only short notice given to a handful of nations.

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