China and the Solomon Islands have signed a wide-ranging security pact that will allow the Chinese naval to have its presence in the South Pacific—a move that is being viewed with caution by US, Australia and New Zealand.

China and Solomon Islands ink controversial security pact

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

Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne on Sunday (April 17) said that her country will continue defence cooperation with the Solomon Islands. Her statement comes as the Pacific nation is mulling signing a security pact with China.

Australia will continue defence cooperation with Solomon Islands despite China pact: Marise Payne

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

Leaked documents have revealed the Chinese embassy in the Solomon Islands has requested for a heavily armed security team to be sent to the islands after riots broke out in Honiara.

Leaked documents reveal China had asked for heavily armed security team to be sent to Solomon islands

Despite intentions to sign a security treaty with Beijing, the Solomon Archipelago stated it would not allow a Chinese military installation in the Pacific islands nation, sparking a regional backlash.

Won't allow Chinese military base, we know 'ramification': Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands' prime minister Tuesday rebuked Australian fears a draft security pact between his country and China that leaked online last week would "destabilise" the South Pacific.

Solomon Islands' PM calls China security deal backlash 'insulting'

A draft security treaty between China and Solomon Islands has leaked. It could pave the way for a Chinese military base in the Solomons. Australia & New Zealand are raising an alarm.

Soloman Island's PM defends Beijing security pact amid concerns raised by Australia, New Zealand

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.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday there was "great concern" across the Pacific after the Solomon Islands confirmed it was creating a security partnership with China.

'Great concern' over China-Solomon Islands deal: Australian PM Scott Morrison

After a wide-ranging proposed security agreement between Beijing and Honiara was leaked online, Australia's defence minister said on Friday that any move to construct a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would be a cause for concern.

Unsettling influences: Australia reacts sharply to Chinese military moves in Solomon Islands

China and Solomon Islands are negotiating a security agreement to establish a Chinese military presence on the island, according to a leaked draft report. According to the draft security agreement circulating on social media on Thursday, it would allow China to “protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects” in the Pacific, less than 2,000km off Australia’s coast.

China, Solomon Islands finalising pact to establish military presence at ‘Australia’s backyard’: Report

China is seeking to establish military relationships in the Pacific, a senior US administration official said on Saturday, as Washington promised more diplomatic and security resources for the region, including an embassy in the Solomon Islands.

Washington plans Solomon Islands embassy in push to counter China

Australia's cops begin to take charge as Solomon unrest continues

Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has refused to resign after rioting rocked the country. Sogavare said, "It is very clear that the recent events were well planned and orchestrated to remove me as the prime minister for unsubstantiated reasons.

Solomon Islands: PM Manasseh Sogavare defies pressure to resign after unrest

Solomon Islands police have found three bodies in a burned-out building, Australian media said on Saturday, as police made more than a hundred arrests following rioting in the South Pacific capital in the past several days.

Solomon Islands police find 3 bodies, make arrests

In 2019, the Solomon Islands broke ties with Taiwan. Allegedly, China bribed politicians for the switch. Now angry citizens in the country are going after Chinese establishments. Palki Sharma tells you how China's moves in Solomon Islands led to riots.

Gravitas: Chinese bribes triggered a riot in this country

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the country will deploy the military to aid the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare had requested assistance from Australia after protesters in the Pacific Island nation defied a curfew to protest for a second consecutive day.

Solomon islands PM refuses to resign even amid growing protests in region

In 2019, the Solomon Islands switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to China. Two years later, angry citizens have stormed the country's parliament and set buildings on fire. Palki Sharma tells you how the Taiwan decision led to riots in the Solomon Islands

Gravitas: The China-Taiwan issue led to riots in this Island nation

After violent protests rocked Solomon Islands, Australia's police on Friday have started to take control of the country’s capital Honiara on the request of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, said witnesses.

On PM Sogavare's request, Australia's police begins to take control of Solomon Islands’ capital  

After spread of protest in Solomon Islands, Australia to deploy military

Protests rocked the capital of the Solomon Islands on Thursday for the second straight day as rioters clashed with the police, set buildings on fire, looted properties and demanded that Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare resign.

Solomon islands riots: What’s behind the protests?

Curfew has been imposed in Solomon Islands capital Honiara after protesters allegedly burned down a building in the parliament precinct, a police station and a store, amid reports of looting.

Protesters burn down parliament building, police station in Solomon Islands

Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II were recently discovered in the backyard of a home in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands situated in the South Pacific.

Over 100 unexploded bombs from World War II found in Solomon Islands

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