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China-Solomons security deal upends Australian election

Sydney (AFP) - Beijing's security deal with the Solomon Islands has transformed Australia's closely-fought election campaign into a foreign policy battle over Canberra's complicated relationship with the Pacific.

AFP

Solomons didn't raise issue over AUKUS: PM

Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.

AAP

Payne to seek assurance on Solomons deal

Marise Payne says she will continue to seek assurances from the Solomon Islands that a Chinese military base won’t be built in the country.

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Solomons PM could use Chinese police to stay in power, key provincial adviser fears

Celsus Irokwato Talifilu says ordinary people also worried about being caught in a conflict between China and the US

The Guardian - AU

Pacific failings continue to plague Morrison as Labor unveils regional strategy

Another foreign policy-themed day on the campaign trail, with Scott Morrison dodging questions about the Solomons and Labor revealing its plans for its own Pacific “step up”.

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Chinese naval base in Solomons a ‘red line,’ Australian PM says

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would be a “red line” for his government, as he attempts to deflect criticism he did not move quickly enough to avoid a security agreement between Honiara and Beijing.

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US to ‘respond accordingly’ if China sets up base in Solomons

The U.S. will “respond accordingly” should Beijing’s security pact with the Solomon Islands lead to a permanent Chinese military presence in the Pacific nation.

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Doubt cast over Solomons security timeline

Reports an Australian intelligence agency was aware before a Sino-Solomons security pact became public appear to contradict assertions by government ministers.

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Solomons signed China security pact 'with our eyes wide open': PM

Sydney (AFP) - The Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China with its "eyes wide open", the Pacific nation's prime minister said Wednesday, despite strong US and Australian opposition to the deal.

AFP

Ardern wants regional Solomons solution

New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to walk away from a security deal signed with China and instead turn to regional partners.

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Why is the Solomon Islands-China security pact causing alarm?

The Solomon Islands prime minister has been defending the just-signed pact amid concern from Canberra to Washington.

Al Jazeera

Solomons PM says signed China security pact 'with our eyes open'

Sydney (AFP) - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Wednesday his government signed a controversial security pact with China "with our eyes open" but refused to say when it may be published.

AFP

US officials heading to Solomons over China pact worries

The U.S. is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands following a visit by an Australian senator over concerns that China could establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation

The Independent UK

Solomons to defend Sino-security pact

The Solomon Islands will seek to explain its China security pact to other nations but says it will not do anything to jeopardise stability in the region.

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Labor questions lack of focus on Solomons

As China talks to the Solomon Islands about access for navy ships, a debate has erupted over whether Australia has put enough focus on the Pacific.

The Independent UK

China's security deal with Solomons raises alarm in Pacific

A security alliance between China and the Solomon Islands has sent shudders throughout the South Pacific, with many worried it could set off a large-scale military buildup or that Western animosity to the deal could play into China’s hands

Al Jazeera

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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

AAP

Diplomacy with China shows weakness: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says conciliation is the "last message" he would send to China after it signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK

Document indicates China could boost military in Solomons

A leaked document indicates China is looking to boost its military presence in the Solomon Islands — including with ship visits — in a development raising alarm in nearby Australia and beyond

AFP

Australia warns against Solomons-China pact

Honiara (AFP) - A wide-ranging draft security pact between the Solomon Islands and China was leaked online Thursday, prompting Australia to voice concern about actions that would "destabilise" the South Pacific.

AAP

Aust medical team sent to Solomons

An Australian medical assistance team has been deployed to the Solomon Islands to help combat an outbreak of COVID-19.

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