EXPLAINED: 4 - The Real Truth

Australia minister arrives in Solomon Islands to discuss China security pact

An Australian government minister arrived in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday for talks on a proposed security agreement between the Pacific islands nation and China that Australia opposes.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

China requested heavily armed security team be sent to Solomon Islands, leaked documents reveal

The 10-person detail was to be armed with pistols, rifles, two machine guns and a sniper rifle to protect Chinese embassy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Minister Zed Seselja to make mid-election dash to Honiara as fears grow over Solomon Islands-China military pact

Fears China will exploit Australia's election to secure its controversial military deal with Solomon Islands are prompting a mid-campaign dash to Honiara by a federal Minister.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2022

Australia alarm over China security deal with Solomon Islands

Leaked document indicates pact would allow China to deploy police and troops to Pacific island nation.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022

Australian defence minister says China base in Solomons would be concerning

Australia's defence minister said on Friday any move to establish a Chinese military base in neighbouring Solomon Islands would be concerning, after a draft security document between Beijing and Honiara was leaked online.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

Exclusive-Solomon Islands considers security cooperation with China - official

The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to its cabinet for consideration, an official of the Pacific island nation's government said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

‘A blatant lie’: China and Taiwan fight for credit over rescue of sailors lost at sea for 29 days

Both governments are claiming responsibility for rescue of nine Papua New Guinean nationals last month

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022

Calls for clarity over China's shipment of 'replica guns' to Solomon Islands after Honiara riots

Solomon Islands' opposition calls for explanation about exactly what was inside a crate that China shipped to Honiara last month, after reports emerged it contained weapons secretly brought into the capital just months after it was shaken by violent riots.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022