Is There a Nuclear Threat From China After Their Ballistic Missile Test?

China has launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile across the Pacific from a ballistic missile submarine. While Beijing insists it was a routine military exercise, the test has sparked concern across the Indo-Pacific, with Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Fiji, Palau and Kiribati all expressing alarm. In this episode of Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos, we break down exactly what happened, why this missile test is so strategically significant, and what message China was trying to send. We also examine the newly signed Ocean of Peace Alliance between Australia and Fiji. Is this a landmark step towards a stronger Pacific security architecture, or just symbolic diplomacy in the face of China's growing military presence? Finally, we discuss what Australia's response should be. Should the Albanese Government increase military patrols in the Pacific? Should we fast-track missile defence, anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance? And is Australia doing enough to deter future strategic coercion in our region? If you enjoy detailed analysis of Australian defence, geopolitics and national security, don't forget to subscribe for more episodes of Talking Tactics with Mel Pikos. What do you think? Was China's missile test simply routine military training, or was it a deliberate strategic message to Australia and its allies? And how should Australia respond? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 00:00 China Sends A Warning Shot 02:01 The Missile Test 04:30 The Ocean of Peace Alliance 08:15 What We Should Do In Response #Australia #China #Defence #Military #ICBM #Pacific #Fiji #OceanOfPeaceAlliance #ADF #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #AUKUS #TalkingTactics #MelPikos --- Like the 3D printed models in the background? They were provided by Spack.au and Talking Tactics viewers can get 5% off the Camouflage Models range by using the following link: https://shorturl.at/R0Rl4 Discount will be applied at checkout after using this link and placing an order. --- Talking Tactics breaks down the policies, the numbers and the politics shaping Australian business, the economy and defence. Pro-growth, pro-aspiration, and I follow the evidence wherever it leads. Talking Tactics is presented by Mel Pikos, Managing Director of TACTIC. TACTIC is an end-to-end solution for all your commercial office space needs including Workplace Strategy & Design | Occupier Advisory | Fitout Delivery. To increase the productivity of your office whilst strategically minimising costs, visit www.tactic.au or send an email to [email protected] For business or sponsorship enquiries, please email [email protected] --- Connect with us on our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/talkingtacticswithm... www.facebook.com/talkingtacticswithmelpikos Tactic Spaces on Facebook @mel_pikos on Twitter @melppikos on Instagram @melpikos on TikTok