Tuesday, April 19, 2022

China Says Solomon Islands Security Pact Has Been Signed

 

VOA: China: Security Agreement with Solomon Islands Officially Signed  

China says it has officially signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands. 

The deal has raised concerns among observers in Australia, the United States and other countries. They are concerned about China’s growing influence in the South Pacific Ocean area. 

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin spoke to reporters about the agreement Thursday in Beijing. He said the agreement was recently signed by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele.  

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China Says Solomon Islands Security Pact Has Been Signed  

China says Solomon Islands security pact signed; critics knock Morrison government -- Breaking Defense 

U.S. concerned after China says it signs security pact with Solomon Islands -- Reuters  

China Signs Pact With Solomon Islands Despite US Warning -- NDTV  

China signs controversial security pact with Solomon Islands as it eyes first military foothold in the South Pacific -- Daily Mail  

US officials heading to Solomons over China pact worries -- AP  

Solomon Islands becomes unlikely epicenter of U.S.-China competition -- Axios

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