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A security pact between China and the Solomon Islands that has prompted concern from Australia and New Zealand has been signed, Beijing’s foreign minister says.

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U.S. concerned after China says it signs security pact with Solomon Islands

China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move set to heighten concerns of the United States and allies Australia and New Zealand about growing Chinese influence in a region traditionally under their sway.

Reuters

Australia official in Solomon Islands amid China worries

Visit comes amid concern a proposed security pact with Beijing will undermine regional security.

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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

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

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

China's Solomon Islands embassy requested weapons after riots broke out in Honiara, leaked documents reveal

The Chinese embassy in Solomon Islands made a failed bid to import a sniper rifle, two machine guns and dozens of pistols and rifles into Honiara last year after violent riots roiled the city, leaked documents reveal.

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Why is Australia so concerned about China's planned security agreement with Solomon Islands?

Seen the headlines but haven't followed closely? This is why China's proposed new security pact with Solomon Islands is a big deal for Australia.

ABC News

In Solomon Islands, Australia’s largesse faces China challenge

Canberra is facing questions about the limits of its economic diplomacy as Pacific neighbour boosts ties with Beijing.

Al Jazeera

China, Solomon Islands agree controversial security pact

Honiara (AFP) - The Solomon Islands on Thursday said it had inked a wide-ranging security pact with Beijing, an agreement Western allies fear will pave the way for the first Chinese military foothold in the South Pacific.

AFP

New Australia-Solomons high commission

Australia is pumping more money into the Pacific amid fears of Chinese influence in the region and a potential security pact between Beijing and Honiara.

AAP

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - AU

‘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

ABC News

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.

AFP

Australia flies medical team to Covid-hit Solomons

Honiara (AFP) - Australia flew a small team of emergency medical specialists to Honiara on Saturday after the Solomon Islands requested help in battling a worsening outbreak of Covid-19.

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