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Solomon Islands Says China Not Influencing Diplomatic Decisions
By Ben Strang Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions.
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China Says No Ambition to Build South Pacific Military Base
China's embassy in Fiji has insisted Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, saying aid pledged to developing island nations came with "no political strings attached". Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warned this week against any Chinese ...
A Full-on Freak Out is Underway About China’s New Security Pact With the Solomon Islands
A joint security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China is sparking considerable anxiety among government officials, security analysts, and scholars in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States who see it as a direct challenge to both countries' military interests in the Pacific.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
As I write, U.S. President Donald Trump is aboard Air Force One en route home after his highly anticipated visit to Beijing. There is much we still don’t know - not least what was discussed in face-to-face meetings towards the end of the visit. ...
Solomon Islands Says China Not Influencing Diplomatic Decisions
By Ben Strang Solomon Islands defended its move to bar some partners from an influential summit of South Pacific leaders, brushing aside claims on Thursday of a looming split or that China is influencing its decisions.
China Says No Ambition to Build South Pacific Military Base
China's embassy in Fiji has insisted Beijing is not seeking a military base in the South Pacific, saying aid pledged to developing island nations came with "no political strings attached". Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka warned this week against any Chinese ...
A Full-on Freak Out is Underway About China’s New Security Pact With the Solomon Islands
A joint security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China is sparking considerable anxiety among government officials, security analysts, and scholars in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States who see it as a direct challenge to both countries' military interests in the Pacific.