Toward Decline
China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan - Al Jazeera
Why it matters
Chinese missile testing that draws coordinated criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan underscores the PLA's advancing strike capability and regional military assertiveness, directly relevant to Australia's Maritime Defence posture (Pillar 6) and Alliance cohesion (Pillar 7). The test reinforces the strategic rationale for AUKUS and deepens the Indo-Pacific security dilemma, shifting Australia's threat calculus and regional stability baseline.
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