Australia protests China's 'destabilising' missile test

Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong (left) attends the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on Jul 11, 2025. (File photo: MOHD RASFAN) 22 Jul 2026 01:58PM MANILA: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday (Jul 22) she raised concern over Beijing's test of a nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific, calling the launch "destabilising" in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart in Manila.The remarks came a day after the envoy slammed China's "dangerous conduct" following a clash between Philippine and Chinese sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.A Chinese submarine fired the ballistic missile fitted with a dum