Chinese nuclear-capable missile appears to land near Nauru and Tuvalu
A Chinese missile appears to have landed close to the Pacific island states of Nauru and Tuvalu, reports say. The head of Taiwan's national security council said China was again acting as a regional strongman. The incident renewed focus on security tensions in the Pacific.
A Chinese missile appears to have landed close to the Pacific island states of Nauru and Tuvalu, according to reports. The missile, described as nuclear-capable, followed a trajectory that has heightened security concerns in the region.
The head of Taiwan's national security council said China was "again" behaving as the dominant power in the area. China did not immediately provide a detailed comment on the incident; the assessments are attributed to regional officials and analysts.
The episode comes amid growing strategic competition between Pacific island nations and major powers. Analysts said such military activity could strain regional trust and diplomatic ties in the months ahead.
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