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- Fiji hosted Pacific Islands Forum ministers’ meeting in Suva on August 7, 2026, without adopting a statement on China’s July 6 missile launch.
- Winston Peters said the Pacific missed an opportunity to criticize China while China’s defence spokesperson Chen Xi said China notified before the test and that the launch complied with international law.
- Chinese analyst Chen Hong said island states prioritize climate change, energy security and development over great-power rivalry.
