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China missile test hits a bullseye in the Pacific — but it's one they didn't want - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
China's public missile test failure signals potential gaps in PLA precision-strike readiness, a capability central to any Taiwan contingency or Indo-Pacific coercion scenario. The incident indirectly supports Australian and allied confidence in deterrence, though it does not change Australia's own preparedness posture or AUKUS delivery timelines.
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