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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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US warns Solomon Islands PM over security pact with China
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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".
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Taiwan warns Solomon Islands over security pact with China
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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.
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China wary of US officials' high-level visit to Solomon Islands
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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Security pact with Solomon Islands not aimed at any third party: China
Updated : 3 years, 11 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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China and Solomon Islands sign military pact amid security concern
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
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.
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