China fires ballistic missile as Australia secures Fiji alliance | 7NEWS

China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, with Australia receiving only hours of advance warning. The launch coincides with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing Fiji as Australia's fourth major defence ally through the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence pact that establishes formal obligations for both nations to aid each other in the event of armed attack. The alliance follows similar treaties with the United States, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and remains open for other Pacific nations to join. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9h... Facebook »   / 7newsaustralia   TikTok »   / 7newsaustralia   Instagram »   / 7newsaustralia   X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS