Australia warns China to take Pacific concerns seriously following a ballistic missile test conducted last month, Reuters reports, as regional leaders gather in Fiji. Australia says the test has raised security and stability concerns for Pacific countries and calls on China to engage constructively and address those concerns. The warning comes ahead of discussions by Pacific leaders in Fiji, where the incident is expected to be on the agenda. Multiple outlets report that Australia’s position reflects broader regional apprehension about missile activity and its potential implications for security in the Pacific. The reporting indicates that Australia is urging China to consider the views of Pacific nations and to act in a manner that reduces tensions. While the sources focus on Australia’s response and the upcoming regional leader discussions, they also place the warning in the broader context of heightened diplomatic attention to ballistic missile testing in the Indo-Pacific. The articles do not provide detailed technical information about the test, but they consistently link Australia’s warning to the timing of the Pacific leaders’ meeting.