AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMissile Tensions in the Pacific: China’s rare submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile test on July 6 drew sharp condemnation across the region, with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States calling it destabilising and lacking transparency; the missile reportedly flew over parts of the Pacific and landed near the Kiribati/Tuvalu area, while China insisted it was routine training with a dummy warhead and not aimed at any country. Kiribati Response: The Chinese Embassy in Kiribati hit back at critics, saying the warhead was a dummy, the test was “routine,” and that other nuclear powers have carried out similar tests in the Pacific. Indo-Pacific Security Talks: New Zealand’s Winston Peters said normalising such tests is unacceptable and confirmed NZ is exploring joining an Australia-Fiji defence arrangement, while Australia and India also raised concerns during Modi’s visit. Food Resilience at Home: In Abaiang, Kiribati knowledge broker Terereniti Tiiman helped households trial water-efficient gardening to boost food production and protect groundwater, using peer-to-peer learning through Live & Learn Kiribati. Travel Update for Kiribati Passports: Germany’s 2026 visa-free list for short stays includes Kiribati, allowing up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, business meetings and family visits. Weather Watch: El Niño is underway and forecast to strengthen this fall, with Pacific communities urged to follow national weather warnings closely as cyclone season continues.
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