The US and its allies in the region have warned the move could give Beijing a stronger foothold in the Pacific. The Solomon Islands' prime minister says the deal does not include plans for a Chinese military base.
By Kirsty Needham and Martin Quin Pollard SYDNEY/BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move
SYDNEY (Reuters) — China will send officials to the Solomon Islands next month to sign cooperation agreements, the Pacific nation s parliament was told on Tuesday, amid a backlash from the
China and the Solomon Islands have signed a security cooperation pact that would see them work together on maintaining social order, protecting people's safety, aid, combating natural disasters, and helping safeguard national security.
China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move set to heighten the concerns of the United States and allies Australia and New Zealand about growing Chinese influence in a region traditionally under their sway.