Pacific foreign ministers meeting in Suva, Fiji fail to reach consensus on a joint statement condemning China’s recent test of a nuclear-capable missile. Multiple outlets report that New Zealand and other Pacific nations press for a statement but face resistance from some participants, leaving the group unable to adopt a common text. According to the reports, China provided only short notice to a limited number of countries ahead of the test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile last month. Observers say the missile appears to land in the ocean area between the Solomon Islands, Nauru and Tuvalu. The dispute reflects broader concerns in the region about China’s growing military presence and influence, while differing views among Pacific countries complicate efforts to align positions publicly. New Zealand’s foreign minister is also cited as arguing that some outcomes amount to appeasing “outsiders,” highlighting the political tension around the lack of shared condemnation. The meeting continues under the annual diplomatic forum framework, but no agreed statement is issued on the missile test.