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China's deal with Solomon Islands raises fears it may set up naval base
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 26 (ANI): China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands is becoming a cause of concern for the US which is worried about Bejing's long-standing policy of opening foreign naval bases with one example being Djibouti on the Horn of Africa where the Chinese entered i
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US' warning on 'China military presence' in Solomon Islands provocative, s
Updated : 4 years, 1 month 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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Taiwan warns Solomon Islands over security pact with China
Updated : 4 years, 1 month 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 : 4 years, 1 month 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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Four countries including US raise concern over proposed security framework
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): Officials from the United States, Australia, Japan and New Zealand on Tuesday (local time) expressed concerns about a proposed security framework between the Solomon Islands and China and its "serious risks to a free and open Indo-Pacific,"
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China signs security agreement with Solomon Islands
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 20 (ANI): China and the Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
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Security pact with Solomon Islands not aimed at any third party: China
Updated : 4 years, 1 month 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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Australian PM Morrison sends Minister to Solomon Islands over security con
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 16 (ANI): Amid rising concerns regarding the security deal between the Solomon Islands and China that will allow the People's Liberation Army's presence in the Indo-Pacific region, Australian Minister Zed Seselja met the leader of the Pacific island nation and apprise
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US warns China-Solomon Islands security deal can be destabilising
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 15 (ANI): The United States has expressed concern over the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, saying this agreement will open the door for the deployment of Chinese military forces to the Pacific nation.
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China's security deal with Solomon Islands poses threat to Indo-Pacific se
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Australia and New Zealand raised their concerns regarding the security deal between the Solomon Islands and China as it will allow the People's Liberation Army presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Solomon Islands says won't allow China to build military base
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Honiara [Solomon Islands], April 2 (ANI): The Solomon Islands clarified on Friday that it won't allow any foriegn country to build military bases in the country following the speculations that were raised after the signing of security cooperation with China.
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New Zealand concerned over Solomon Islands-China security deal
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.
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