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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

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The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”.

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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”.

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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”.

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

China Conflict & War

3 outlets 3 reports Published Aug 17, 2026

The brief

The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The incoming chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says China has sent a warning that it can “take islands out”.S1 S2

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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

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Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

Key Pacific leader pushes for ‘united front’ against China’s missile tests

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