Tuesday, April 26, 2022

U.S. Threatens Military Action If China Sets Up A Solomon Islands Base

The Guardian: US won’t rule out military action if China establishes base in Solomon Islands  

Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink warns security pact presents ‘potential regional security implications’ 

One of the most senior US officials in the Pacific has refused to rule out military action against Solomon Islands if it were to allow China to establish a military base there, saying that the security deal between the countries presented “potential regional security implications” for the US and other allies. 

Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was part of a high-level US delegation to the Pacific country last week. Read more ....  

WNU editor: My gut tells me that the US is going to push for regime change in the Sololmon Islands. Everyone is convinced that the purpose of this security agreement is give China the opportunity to open the door for China to establish a military base in the region.

U.S. Threatens Military Action If China Sets Up A Solomon Islands Base  

US threatens military action if China sets up Solomon Islands base: ‘Would very naturally respond’ -- The Independent 

US warns Solomon Islands over China agreement -- Straits Times  

Scott Morrison says Chinese military base in Solomon Islands would be 'red line' for Australia, US -- ABC News Australia  

Australian PM warns Chinese that new base would be 'red line' for Australia and the US -- FOX News  

Tiny Pacific nation has Washington in state of alarm after a security pact with China -- NBC  

The China-Solomon Islands security pact and why it has raised alarm -- SCMP

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