China's recent launch of a ballistic missile into the South Pacific was widely seen by security experts as a clear message to the United States, highlighting Beijing's growing nuclear capabilities despite criticism from countries in the Pacific region. The missile, launched on Monday from a nuclear»»»

CANBERRA – Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on June 3 he would be “reviewing” his country’s secretive 2022 security pact with China, which rattled Canberra and Washington. Asked about that pact alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Solomons leader said he had bee»»»