Pacific Nations Voice Concerns On Developing Ties Between China And The Solomon Islands

The Guardian: Solomon Islands denies policing deal with China poses ‘threat’ to Pacific security

Statement comes after US, Australia and New Zealand expressed concerns about new agreement with Beijing

Solomon Islands has said that its policing pact with China poses no “threat” to the Pacific, rebuking western powers that raised fears the deal could inflame regional tensions.

Prime minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a raft of deals during a trip to China this week, including an agreement allowing Beijing to extend its police presence in the developing Pacific nation until 2025.

The US, Australia and New Zealand have expressed unease about the policing “implementation plan”, urging Beijing to soothe concerns by releasing more details.

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Pacific Nations Voice Concerns On Developing Ties Between China And The Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands signs China policing deal in upgrade of ties -- CNN

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on 'law enforcement and security matters' -- AP

Solomon Islands PM Sogavare insists China has no strategic interest in Pacific after new police pacts signed -- ABC News Australia

Australia raises concern over Solomon Islands policing plan with China's top diplomat -- Reuters

Australia calls on China, Solomon Islands to 'immediately' publish new policing deal, as Sogavare praises 'visionary' Xi -- ABC News Australia