On Friday, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and said that the country has been “unfairly targeted” and “vilified” in the media since it formalised ties with China in 2019.

‘Unfairly targeted’: Solomon Islands PM tells UNGA while defending relations with China

The Solomon Islands has decided to suspend the entry of all foreign navy ships into its ports, the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday. According to the official statement, the decision was taken for the proper adoption of a new approval process for vessels in order to safeguard their security.

Solomon Islands bans all navy ships from entering its ports to implement new process

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

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has said there will not be any Chinese military base on its territory. Helping to assuage concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific region, Sogavare told Australia’s new Foreign Minister Penny Wong that Canberra remains the country’s first partner of choice in matters of security and development.

There will be no Chinese military base: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare

Amid growing China's influence in the Pacific, the United States has decided to counter China by promising a new Pacific initiative. Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled for next month.

Countering China's influence in the Pacific: The US promises a new Pacific initiative

China is all set to expand in South Pacific region and signed bilateral deal with Samoa. China has announced 5-yr deal for 10 pacific island nations. For more perspective, we're joined by John Erath, Policy Director of the Center for Arms Control and Non-proliferation in Washington.

South Pacific: What are the risks of China's ambitions?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signed a deal with Pacific Ocean island nation Samoa. The two countries resolved to strengthen diplomatic relations. This has sent alarm bells ringing in Australia, New Zealand and western countries including the US.

China seals deal with Samoa causing fresh jitters in western sphere

Beijing is all set to expand in South Pacific region but China's expansion plan is troubling West and that has now led to an Australia vs China fight in Oceania.

South Pacific: After Solomon Islands, China signs security pact with Samoa

Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister arrived in Solomon Islands on Thursday (May 26). This is his first stop of eight-nation Pacific tour. His visit to Solomon Islands has assumed importance in light of the security agreement between China and the island nation.

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Solomon Islands, all eyes on the recent pact

There have been a lot of chatter about China building a military base in the Solomon Islands, but foreign minister Wang Yi has made it clear that they have no such intention.

China claims it has 'no intention' to build military base in Solomon Islands

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in the Solomon Islands Thursday at the start of an eight-nation tour. Wang is also planning to make stops in Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. His trip will conclude on June 4.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on 8-nation tour in South Pacific

NASA's Earth Observatory has captured satellite images of an undersea volcano eruption which shows plumes of superheated, acidic water slowly permeating in the southern Pacific.

NASA releases satellite pics of ‘Sharkcano’ eruption, where mutant sharks thrive

New Zealand has been viewed as a silent spectator when it comes to matters involving China but the recent signing of a pact seems to have changed that we're talking about the controversial pact signed by China and the Solomon islands which has alarmed the United States and its allies.

Controversy around China and Solomon Islands deal, Shift in New Zealand's tone on China?

New Zealand has long been seen as the moderate, even absent, voice on China in the "Five Eyes" western alliance, so much so that its commitment to the group was questioned just 12 months ago.

Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, New Zealand finds its voice on security

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday (April 30) said that China has a record of interfering in foreign politics. According to him, "We are very aware of the influence the Chinese government seeks to have in this country.

China has a record of interfering in foreign politics, says Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Amid the ongoing tensions due to China making its mark in the Pacific, the US is all set to unveil a 'counter China strategy'. It also plans to open an embassy in the Solomon Islands.

The US to unveil 'counter China strategy' as it plans to open an embassy in the Solomon Islands

U.S. has not ruled out military action in Solomon Islands if China builds a military base in the archipelago. Australia's Defence Minister has said that the country should prepare for war. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: U.S. does not rule out military action in Solomon Islands

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A senior US delegation has arrived in the Solomon Islands today. The United States intends to express its concern over China's intentions in the pacific islands.

The Pacific power struggle: US officials land in Solomon Island

Kurt Campbell, a senior White House official, on Friday (April 22) arrived in the Solomon Islands for a visit. The former US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs is expected to express concerns about a pact between the Pacific island and China.

Senior White House official Kurt Campbell visits Solomon Islands after it signed security pact with China

China has locked a security pact with the Solomon Islands. Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is being accused of complacency. Molly Gambhir tells you why Morrison is facing heat.

Gravitas: China in the Solomons: A result of Australia's blunder?

White House said on Tuesday (April 19) that it is concerned about lack of transparency surrounding China's reported security agreement with the Solomon Islands. White House has called it to be part of pattern of Beijing offering 'shadowy' deals to smaller countries.

US concerned about 'lack of transparency' in Chinese pact with Solomon Islands 

China said today that it has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands. The US is mounting a diplomatic response. Molly Gambhir tells you why America is concerned.

Gravitas: China-Solomon Islands pact signed

Prime Minister of Pacific island nation Solomon Islands told the country's parliament on Wednesday that security pact with China will not undermine peace "I ask all our neighbours, friends and partners to respect the sovereign interests of the Solomon Islands on the assurance that the decision will not adversely impact or undermine the peace and harmony of our region," Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told parliament.

Security deal with China won't affect peace, says Solomon Islands prime minister

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