Australia Raises Concerns Over China's Missile Test at ASEAN Meeting
Australia has expressed strong concerns to China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, regarding a recent ballistic missile test, during a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Manila. Regional tensions, including those in the South China Sea, were also discussed.
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