10 Highlights

• China's recent missile test in the Pacific, its first in 40 years, aims to showcase military technology advancements from Hainan.
• Executed by the PLA Rocket Force, the test involving a dummy warhead marks strategic improvements in China's military capabilities.
• • China claimed the missile test as routine, but it heightened tensions, especially with regional players like Japan being left in the dark.
  • The Philippines received only vague notifications regarding China's missile test, highlighting regional communication deficiencies.
  • China's missile test demonstrates its nuclear ambitions, further straining ties with Western nations amid rising global tensions.
  • Strategic trajectory into the Pacific is seen as a deliberate choice by experts, potentially conferring strategic military gains for China.
  • The geopolitical climate intensifies with China's military actions, demanding global scrutiny and raising worldwide apprehensions.
  • In parallel, the largest known coral found in the Solomon Islands emphasizes ecological diversity and highlights the need for conservation.
  • Discovered by National Geographic, this coral, visible from space, underscores the importance of preserving marine biodiversity amid threats.
  • Facing challenges such as overfishing and warming waters, the coral's existence offers hope for ocean conservation efforts against climate change.