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Australian general says Chinese military presence in Solomon Islands would force ADF rethink

One of the Australian Defence Force's most senior officers has warned if China manages to station warships in Solomon Islands it would force a change to Defence operations. It comes as the Defence Minister says the government will have "more to say" about a potential new port in Darwin.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2022

Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink

The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.

AAP · Mar 31, 2022

Heavy-handed approach to aid has disenchanted Pacific Island nations and compromised Australia’s security

Taking countries’ preferences and needs seriously is the first step to strengthening leadership in the region

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022

Solomons PM says backlash to security negotiations with China 'very insulting'

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the backlash to his country's security negotiations with China was "very insulting", in his first comments on a security treaty he said was ready to sign.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Australia, NZ raise concerns over Solomons

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have discussed their concerns over a potential security deal between the Solomon Islands and China.

AAP · Mar 28, 2022

New Zealand ‘gravely concerned’ by prospect of militarisation of Pacific after Solomon Islands-China deal

China can send military personnel and other armed forces to the islands ‘to assist in maintaining social order’

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Australia’s lost influence in Pacific on display in Solomon Islands-China deal, Anthony Albanese says

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

New Zealand's Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'

New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

China's Solomon Island naval base security draft agreement designed to 'intimidate' Australia, Joyce says

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggests China may want a naval base in Solomon Islands to "intimidate" Australia or "restrict our capacity of movement".

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Australia, New Zealand worried by China deal with Solomons

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022