Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows

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China's government defended its recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it routine military training and urging critics not to overinterpret the action. The US and Australia criticized the test for inadequate notice and noncompliance with international law, escalating regional tensions.

The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacific did not comply with international law and was conducted with “insufficient notice” to nearby countries, according to the US and Australia as international condemnation grows. But a Chinese government spokesperson claimed the test was “safe” and part of “routine” military training, telling critics to “not over-interpret it.” Continue reading...