New Zealand says China missile test 'unwelcome and concerning'

New Zealand said Wednesday that a Chinese ballistic missile test that terminated in the South Pacific was "an unwelcome and concerning development," with Wellington vowing to consult further with Pacific allies as details become clear.

"Pacific leaders have clearly articulated their expectation that we have a peaceful, stable, prosperous, and secure region," a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters told AFP. "We remain in the process of gathering further information."

AFP