Friday, July 14, 2023

Pacific Nations Voice Concerns On Developing Ties Between China And The Solomon Islands

 

The Guardian: Solomon Islands denies policing deal with China poses ‘threat’ to Pacific security  

Statement comes after US, Australia and New Zealand expressed concerns about new agreement with Beijing 

Solomon Islands has said that its policing pact with China poses no “threat” to the Pacific, rebuking western powers that raised fears the deal could inflame regional tensions. 

Prime minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a raft of deals during a trip to China this week, including an agreement allowing Beijing to extend its police presence in the developing Pacific nation until 2025. 

The US, Australia and New Zealand have expressed unease about the policing “implementation plan”, urging Beijing to soothe concerns by releasing more details. 

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Pacific Nations Voice Concerns On Developing Ties Between China And The Solomon Islands  

Solomon Islands signs China policing deal in upgrade of ties -- CNN  

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on 'law enforcement and security matters' -- AP  

Solomon Islands PM Sogavare insists China has no strategic interest in Pacific after new police pacts signed -- ABC News Australia 

Australia raises concern over Solomon Islands policing plan with China's top diplomat -- Reuters  

Australia calls on China, Solomon Islands to 'immediately' publish new policing deal, as Sogavare praises 'visionary' Xi -- ABC News Australia

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

too little too late dummies

Anonymous said...

What doesn't benefit China, China doesn't do. Any idiot can see what China hopes to gain in the Solomons, most likely using a big wad of cash to get their stinky toe in the door, which would only be the first step. Australia better get on the ball if it wants to keep the dozens of islands in its backyard out of Chinese hands. The time for playing softball is over, it's hardball time.

Anonymous said...

The headline "Pacific Nations Voice Concerns On Developing Ties Between China And The Solomon Islands" is misleading. Only the US, Aussie and New Zealand are voicing their concerns. Shut your hole if you don't have money to give them.

Anonymous said...

solomon china towns what a world,,,,, bring ur blindass chines womon too