Pacific Leaders Divided After China Fires Ballistic Missile

A recent missile test by China has caused a rift at the Pacific Islands Forum, with leaders unable to agree on a formal response.

Leaders from across the Pacific met recently for a big summit, but things didn't go as planned. The group failed to reach a deal on how to respond to a recent missile test by China. Earlier this week, China launched a ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. This is a very powerful type of rocket that can travel a long way. The test upset several countries in the region, including Taiwan and the host of the meeting, Palau. Taiwan criticized China’s actions, calling them aggressive, or "wolf warrior" behavior. This is a term used to describe when a country acts in a pushy or confrontationa…