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Are Chinese military bases a threat in the South Pacific?
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Hong Kong, May 9 (ANI): April's signing of a secretive security cooperation agreement by Solomon Islands and China understandably created a huge stir in Australasia and the South Pacific. The deal could potentially pave the way for a full-blown Chinese military base in the Solomons, but h
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China furthers strategic expansion through Solomon Islands
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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.
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Japan closely watching China's moves in Pacific, says PM Kishida
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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
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US' warning on 'China military presence' in Solomon Islands provocative, s
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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.
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Security pact with Solomon Islands not aimed at any third party: China
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 19 (ANI): China on Tuesday defended the signing of security cooperation with the Solomon Islands, saying the agreement "does not target any third party."
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