Honiara [Solomon Islands], May 6 (ANI): Despite repeated denial from China over plans to militarise the Solomon Islands, the security experts remain wary of Beijing's intentions.
Tokyo [Japan], April 25 (ANI): Japan is keeping a close eye on China's behaviour concerning Pacific island nations, said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday, days after China and Solomon Islands signed a security pact that US and allies fear could be used to establish a military base in
Beijing [China], April 24 (ANI): The US' warning against permanent "China military presence" in the Solomon Islands was a serious provocation to both China and the South Pacific nation, Chinese analysts said on Saturday.
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The United States on Friday raised "significant concerns" about the security pact signed between Solomon Islands and China and warned that should Beijing maintain any military presence there, the US would "respond accordingly".
Taipei [Taiwan], April 21 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Wednesday said that the Solomon Islands should not let itself be treated as a pawn after its signing of a security agreement with China.
Beijing [China], April 20 (ANI): As high-level US officials begin their visit to the Solomon Islands, Chinese media said this visit to the South Pacific archipelago is an attempt to nullify the already signed security pact.
Beijing [China], April 19 (ANI): China and Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation that neighbours of the South Pacific archipelago fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the country.