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What do people in the Pacific really think of China? It's more nuanced than you may imagine

China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific in recent years as it attempts to deepen its influence and challenge the traditionally strong relationships many countries have with the US and Australia.

The Conversation

Both the US and Australia are adamant the Pacific "matters". But only one is really moving the dial

Just before the second summit between the US and the Pacific Islands Forum at the White House in September, the US hosts took Pacific leaders to an American football game. One, however, was conspicuously absent: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

The Conversation

Climate expert ‘sacked’ after refusing flight to Germany over carbon emissions

Gianluca Grimalda says he was fired when he refused to return at short notice by plane from a research trip near Papua New Guinea

The Guardian - UK

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Climate scientist faces sack for refusing to fly to Germany from Solomon Islands archipelago

Dr Gianluca Grimalda told by Kiel Institute for World Economy he must be at his desk on Monday after finishing fieldwork

The Guardian - UK

Biden seeks to win over Pacific leaders as Solomon Islands turns back on talks

‘Historic’ summit seen as part of effort to counter Beijing in the region as Pacific leaders seek more support on climate change

The Guardian - AU

Solomon Islands police deny China shipped guns, following Al Jazeera report

Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau says replica firearms incapable of firing live rounds.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands MPs demand answers over ‘replica’ guns from China

Opposition leader Matthew Wale accuses police commissioner of misleading citizens after Al Jazeera report.

Al Jazeera

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China ‘gifts’ and cost concerns: Pacific Games stir controversy in Solomon Islands

The host nation has attracted criticism over the price tag of November’s event, while an expert labels Chinese funding ‘shrewd diplomacy’

The Guardian - AU

China’s ‘replica’ guns for Solomon Islands likely real, US cable claimed

US diplomats doubted explanations that Chinese shipment contained replica weapons, previously unseen documents show.

Al Jazeera

US delegate says Solomon Islands PM was too ‘busy’ to meet him

Congressman Neal Dunn, part of select committee on competition with China, says failure to meet Manasseh Sogavare was a ‘missed opportunity’

The Guardian - AU

Solomon Islands newspaper pledged to promote ‘truth about China’s generosity’ in return for funding

The Solomon Star denies accusations of ‘giving away’ its independence by accepting thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment

The Guardian - AU

Australia should offer our 'Pacific family' access rather than simply reacting to China

During his recent speech at the Solomon Islands National University, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said “strategic competition […] is an unavoidable reality for our region”.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: sports stars join yes campaign, Solomons reject ‘unneighbourly’ Australia, China sets heat record

Indigenous legends sign the official yes pamphlet to energise campaign, while Solomon Islands leader takes a shot at Canberra

The Guardian - AU

China to ‘fill the gap’ in Solomon Islands budget as PM blasts ‘unneighbourly’ Australia and US

Manasseh Sogavare accuses Australia of pulling budget support amid continuing fallout from Honiara’s policing pact with Beijing

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Solomon Islands leader hits back at criticism of deepening security ties with China

The leader of Solomon Islands is hitting back at criticism of his nation’s deepening security ties with China, saying the United States and Australia have nothing to fear

WEKU

The leader of the Solomon Islands visited Beijing. Here is why that's important

A pact on police cooperation is just one of several deals signed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this week during a trip to Beijing meant to upgrade the relationship between the two countries.

The Guardian - AU

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

Al Jazeera

Australia ‘concerned’ by China-Solomon Islands policing deal

Australia urges the nations to publish details of the police deal which it says will ‘invite further regional contest’.

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Solomon Islands signs policing pact with China

The pact between the two countries is likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island's traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

The Independent UK

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

The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on law enforcement and security matters in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island's traditional partners

Al Jazeera

China, Solomon Islands elevate ‘strategic’ ties

The agreement signals a strategic win for China as competition with the US for influence over Pacific nations heats up.

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands leader visits Beijing, highlighting US-China rivalry in South Pacific

Leaders of the Solomon Islands and China have promised to expand relations that have fueled unease in Washington and Australia about Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

Visit by Solomon Islands leader to Beijing underscores rising China-US rivalry in South Pacific

The leader of the Solomon Islands will visit China next week, highlighting the accelerating contest between Beijing and Washington for influence in the South Pacific

AAP

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

The Guardian - AU

Political survival is the real contest in Solomon Islands as Sogavare prepares for Pacific Games

After the PM postponed elections to 2024 due to the cost of the upcoming Games, Honiara looks to China and Australia for funding and security support

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