As the Pacific nation of Vanuatu plunges into a political crisis, China has reacted by rushing its so-called ‘police experts’ into the country. China’s move comes hot the heels of a Supreme Court’s ruling that observed that the pro-West prime minister of Vanuatu has lost a no-confidence vote in the parliament.

China sends ‘police experts’ to Vanuatu after pro-West PM loses power

As part of a new security agreement signed, Chinese police will be invited to the Solomon Islands to educate top officers in management and leadership. According to Michael Aluvolomo, the transnational crime unit inspector for the Royal Solomon Islands police, it was up to the government to decide whether Chinese police officers should be embedded in the force.

Top officers from Solomon Islands to receive leadership and management training from Chinese police

China on Tuesday confirmed it has sealed a wide-ranging security pact with the Solomon Islands, an agreement Western governments fear could give Beijing a military foothold in the South Pacific.

China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands

Reports have claimed that Chinese companies are looking to buy up "strategic" pieces of land around the world close to US military installations including around key sea lanes and straits.

Chinese companies buying up 'strategic' pieces of land worldwide: Report