Australia to send troops and police to Solomon Islands amid unrest
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to send troops and police to Solomon Islands amid unrest

ABC  

Australian Defence Force personnel and federal police will be deployed to Solomon Islands as the Pacific Island nation faces a second day of rioting. Key points: Australia will deploy police and troops to the Solomon Islands to maintain stability The archipelago has seen a second day of violence and rioting in the capital The Prime Minister says the deployment is expected to last several weeks Prime Minister Scott Morrison said 23 members of the Australian Federal Police's Specialist Response Group would be deployed "immediately". "Our purpose here is to provide stability and security to enable the normal constitutional processes, within the Solomon Islands, to be able to deal with the various issues that have arisen," he said. Photo shows A man walks down an empty Honiara street with smoke billowing from a building The federal government deploys AFP and ADF personnel to the Solomon Islands amid civil unrest in the Pacific country.

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Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
3 weeks ago

Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia announced on Friday it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement instructors are already based under a bilateral security pact with Beijing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would spend 190 million Australian dollars over four years …

Solomon Islands PM Manele’s Foreign Visits: More Than a Mere Balancing Act
5 months ago

Solomon Islands PM Manele’s Foreign Visits: More Than a Mere Balancing Act

The Diplomat  

Caught in the eye of a geopolitical storm, the Solomon Islands is back in the news, this time over newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s first foreign visits since taking office in May. Manele’s choice to visit Canberra before Beijing elevated hopes held by many that the “more diplomatic” leader values rebalancing Honiara’s foreign policy, which tipped in favor of …

Solomon Islands’ New Government: A Chance to Reset Australia’s Pacific Diplomacy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Solomon Islands’ New Government: A Chance to Reset Australia’s Pacific Diplomacy

The Diplomat  

The meeting between Solomon Islands’ new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manale and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Honiara on May 21 suggested that the change in leadership in the island nation may have given the two governments an opportunity to reset their relationship. On this front, Marles' trip to Solomon Islands seemed to show that Canberra’s ties with the …

Solomon Islands expects cooperation with Qingdao
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Solomon Islands expects cooperation with Qingdao

China Daily  

A high-level delegation led by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visits Qingdao, Shandong province, from July 13 to 15. A high-level delegation led by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visits the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences in Qingdao, on July 14, 2024. A high-level delegation led by Solomon Islands Prime Minister …

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele asks Australia for help to expand police force in Canberra talks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele asks Australia for help to expand police force in Canberra talks

ABC  

In short: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has made his first trip to Australia since his election last month, meeting Anthony Albanese for talks in Canberra. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has made his first trip to Australia since his election last month, meeting Anthony Albanese for talks in Canberra. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says he's …

Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority

Al Jazeera  

The Solomon Islands election has delivered no clear winner leaving pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in a race with rival opposition politicians to form a coalition to lead the Pacific island nation. Election results on Wednesday showed Sogavare’s OUR party won 15 out of 50 seats in the national parliament, while major opposition parties secured 20, and independent and micro-parties …

‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Al Jazeera  

A United States development aid agency whose return to the Solomon Islands has been delayed for years without explanation found “overwhelming support and enthusiasm” for its work, with the Pacific island nation’s leader telling officials “We need you”, a previously unreleased report shows. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is quoted in the report telling Peace Corps representatives, “We need …

China sending more police, donating equipment including drones to Solomon Islands for Pacific Games
1 year, 2 months ago

China sending more police, donating equipment including drones to Solomon Islands for Pacific Games

ABC  

Concern is mounting in Canberra after Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced that China is sending additional police to the country to help provide security for the Pacific Games. Key points: The prospect of a larger Chinese police presence in Solomon Islands will worry Australian officials Australia has sent a sizeable contingent of police and ADF personnel to Honiara, …

Can China Deliver What Solomon Islands Wants?
1 year, 3 months ago

Can China Deliver What Solomon Islands Wants?

The Diplomat  

Solomon Islands has denied its new security pact with China poses a threat to the Pacific, and has criticized Australia for withdrawing funding for vital services. In July, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a raft of deals during a trip to China, upgrading the two nations’ relationship to a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” The deal comes four years after …

Solomon Islands MPs demand answers over ‘replica’ guns from China
1 year, 4 months ago

Solomon Islands MPs demand answers over ‘replica’ guns from China

Al Jazeera  

Taipei, Taiwan – Solomon Islands’ opposition leader Matthew Wale has called on the country’s police commissioner to “come clean” about whether China secretly shipped genuine firearms to Honiara last year after Al Jazeera uncovered new details about the shipment. US officials also believed that replica firearms later displayed by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to quell the controversy were …

Australia to send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia to send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission

Al Jazeera  

Extended Australian police mission will boost security for the upcoming Pacific Games as well as next year’s general elections. Australia has announced plans to send additional police to the Solomon Islands to boost security for the Pacific Games in November, keeping them there until June to assist with the general elections. The extended Australian police presence, announced on Sunday, comes …

China’s ‘replica’ guns for Solomon Islands likely real, US cable claimed
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s ‘replica’ guns for Solomon Islands likely real, US cable claimed

Al Jazeera  

China likely shipped genuine firearms to the Solomon Islands when its donation of “replica” weapons to police last year sparked a political firestorm in the tiny Pacific Island country, a previously unseen diplomatic cable claimed. But despite official denials, US diplomats concluded that the firearms appeared to be real and that Solomon Island authorities were attempting “to recategorize an illicit …

Sogavare’s Pivot to China
1 year, 4 months ago

Sogavare’s Pivot to China

The Diplomat  

In mid-July, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare returned from a week-long visit to China with nine new agreements ranging from agriculture, fisheries, and maritime surveillance cooperation to a new agreement on policing – the details of which have yet to be released. He also returned with invective toward Australia and New Zealand, accusing them of not fulfilling their development …

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’
1 year, 5 months ago

China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on “law enforcement and security matters,” in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island’s traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Chinese side will continue to provide support and help to Solomon Islands as needed in strengthening Solomon …

Australia ‘concerned’ by China-Solomon Islands policing deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia ‘concerned’ by China-Solomon Islands policing deal

Al Jazeera  

Australia urges the nations to publish details of the police deal which it says will ‘invite further regional contest’. Australia on Tuesday asked the Solomon Islands and China to “provide transparency of their intentions to Australia and the region” by immediately publishing details of a policing deal signed in Beijing. The police cooperation pact was among nine deals signed after …

Australia calls on China, Solomon Islands to 'immediately' publish new policing deal, as Sogavare praises 'visionary' Xi
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia calls on China, Solomon Islands to 'immediately' publish new policing deal, as Sogavare praises 'visionary' Xi

ABC  

The Australian government has called on Solomon Islands and China to "immediately" publish a new policing plan between the two countries, saying it is concerned the deal will invite "regional contest" in the Pacific. Key points: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is touring Beijing this week China has already established a police presence in Solomon Islands The countries yesterday …

China, Solomon Islands elevate ‘strategic’ ties
1 year, 6 months ago

China, Solomon Islands elevate ‘strategic’ ties

Al Jazeera  

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced the launch of a comprehensive strategic partnership on Monday afternoon, a year after striking a security deal that set off a scramble from the United States and its allies to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific Islands region. “We are here to further boost relations,” Sogavare told …

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia will push to keep troops, police in Solomon Islands
1 year, 6 months ago

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia will push to keep troops, police in Solomon Islands

ABC  

Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed Australia is pushing to keep troops and police in Solomon Islands beyond this year and says he is "excited" by the chance to review the security pact between the two countries. Key points: Richard Marles says Australia is willing to provide an enduring security presence in Solomon Islands beyond this year China has been …

Solomon Islands receives visits from United States, China and Japan as 'friends to all, enemy to none' policy proves popular
1 year, 9 months ago

Solomon Islands receives visits from United States, China and Japan as 'friends to all, enemy to none' policy proves popular

ABC  

You could call it a Switzerland-like foreign relations policy — just in the Pacific. "Friends to all, enemy to none" is how Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare describes it. And on Tuesday he hosted the United States Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell — the man the Biden administration has backed to lead his country's new-found "step-up" in the region. "The …

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China
1 year, 11 months ago

US opens embassy in Solomon Islands to counter China

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The United States opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands on Thursday in its latest move to counter China’s push into the Pacific. The U.S. State Department notified lawmakers early last year that China’s growing influence in the region made reopening the Solomon Islands embassy a priority. “We are seeing this bond weaken as the People’s …

US moves to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter China
2 years ago

US moves to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is plowing ahead with plans to re-open the U.S. embassy in the Solomon Islands in a bid to counter China’s increasing assertiveness in the Pacific. The department notified lawmakers nearly a year ago that China’s growing influence in the region made re-opening the U.S. embassy in the Solomon Islands a priority. “We are seeing this …

Solomon Islands leader rules out China base in his country
2 years, 3 months ago

Solomon Islands leader rules out China base in his country

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — The Solomon Islands prime minister assured Australia on Thursday that he would not “endanger his country” by allowing China to establish a naval base in the South Pacific. Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare made his first visit to the Australian capital Canberra since his counterpart Anthony Albanese’s center-left Labor Party came to power at elections in May. …

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to visit Australia
2 years, 3 months ago

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare to visit Australia

Al Jazeera  

Countries are looking to mend relationship strained since a Solomon Islands-China agreement was confirmed in April. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to visit Australia some six months after signing a security agreement with China that raised concern in Canberra, which has a longstanding security pact of its own with the Pacific island nation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony …

Solomon Islands agreed to accord after China references axed
2 years, 3 months ago

Solomon Islands agreed to accord after China references axed

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Solomon Islands agreed to sign an accord between the United States and more than a dozen Pacific nations only after indirect references to China were removed, the Solomon Islands foreign minister said Tuesday. Ahead of the summit, diplomats had said Solomon Islands was signaling it was unlikely to sign the joint declaration, which would have represented …

Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-US meeting
2 years, 3 months ago

Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-US meeting

ABC  

Solomon Islands has signalled it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration between the United States and Pacific Island nations this week, dealing a blow to the White House ahead of a high-profile presidential summit with Pacific leaders in Washington. Key points: The declaration is expected to be signed when US President Joe Biden and Pacific leaders meet this week …

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest
2 years, 4 months ago

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands voted Thursday to delay their nation’s general election from next year until 2024, a move that opponents say amounts to a power grab and that some fear could lead to further civil unrest. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the seven-month delay, which required a constitutional amendment, was necessary because the nation …

Solomon Islands votes to delay election as opposition cries foul
2 years, 4 months ago

Solomon Islands votes to delay election as opposition cries foul

Al Jazeera  

Bill that was passed changes the constitution to allow the next general election to be delayed from 2023 until 2024. The Solomon Islands parliament has passed a bill to delay the next general election, despite the objections of opposition party members who had accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of a “power grab”. ‘Morally wrong’ While the election is delayed, the …

Australia says its navy can resume visits to Solomon Islands
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia says its navy can resume visits to Solomon Islands

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia said Tuesday its navy ships have been given clearance to resume visits to the Solomon Islands, which had last week announced a temporary block on all military vessels during a review of its approval processes. “Of course, we welcome the continued access of a member of the Pacific family — in this case, Australia — …

Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer
2 years, 4 months ago

Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer

Al Jazeera  

Government accused Australia of interfering in domestic affairs by offering to fund the islands’ 2023 elections. The Solomon Islands has rejected an offer by Australia to finance the country’s upcoming election, saying the timing of the public release of the overture was “inappropriate” and accused Canberra of meddling in domestic affairs. The Pacific island’s government said in a statement on …

Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the poll
2 years, 4 months ago

Honiara reacts angrily after Australia offers to help fund Solomon Islands election amid moves to postpone the poll

ABC  

The Solomon Islands government has slammed an Australian offer to fund national elections next year, calling it an "assault" on its democracy and an attempt at foreign interference. Key points: Australia is formally offering to fund the Solomon Islands election but the proposal is yet to be accepted The offer comes as the Prime Minister attempts to fast-track a bill …

Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits: US embassy
2 years, 4 months ago

Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits: US embassy

Al Jazeera  

Move comes a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was blocked from refuelling in the Solomons capital of Honiara. In a statement on Tuesday, the US embassy in the Australian capital, Canberra, said it has “received formal notification from the Government of Solomon Islands regarding a moratorium on all naval visits, pending updates in protocol procedures”. The move came …

No response to US coastguard request to refuel in Solomon Islands
2 years, 4 months ago

No response to US coastguard request to refuel in Solomon Islands

Al Jazeera  

Ship was on patrol for regional fisheries agency when port visit request was made amid tension over China security pact. The USCGC Oliver Henry was on patrol for illegal fishing in the South Pacific for a regional fisheries agency when it failed to obtain entry to refuel at Honiara, the Solomon Islands capital, a US Coast Guard press officer told …

How the Solomon Islands illustrates China’s growing influence in the Pacific
2 years, 4 months ago

How the Solomon Islands illustrates China’s growing influence in the Pacific

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A base?” said opposition lawmaker Peter Kenilorea Jr. “Sooner …

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's government wants to delay election due to Pacific Games
2 years, 5 months ago

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's government wants to delay election due to Pacific Games

ABC  

A leading Solomon Islands opposition MP has called on Australia to offer funding to try and ensure the country can hold elections next year. Key points: Solomon Islands MP Peter Kenilorea Jr told the ABC Australia should offer to fund elections in 2023 He says this would help by "quelling the argument being made there is no money for elections" …

Chinese company eyes Solomon Islands deep-water port
2 years, 5 months ago

Chinese company eyes Solomon Islands deep-water port

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — A Chinese state-owned company is negotiating to buy a forestry planation with a deep-water port and World War II airstrip in Solomon Islands amid persistent concerns that China wants to establish a naval foothold in the South Pacific country. The board of Kolombangara Forest Products Ltd., the takeover target known as KFPL which is owned by Taiwanese …

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confident there will be no Chinese military base in Solomon Islands
2 years, 5 months ago

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confident there will be no Chinese military base in Solomon Islands

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared he is "very confident" Solomon Islands won't allow China to establish a military base in the country, after meeting with its Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Key points: Both leaders say that there will be no foreign military base in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare says Australia is still his nation's preferred security partner However, …

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's no-nuclear line on AUKUS subs met with 'understanding and appreciation' in Australia
2 years, 6 months ago

Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's no-nuclear line on AUKUS subs met with 'understanding and appreciation' in Australia

ABC  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia. Key points: Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will continue to take a "strong, principled position" on its nuclear-free zone New Zealand banned ships with nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered vessels in its waters …

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare thanks China, refuses to answer questions from Australian press
2 years, 6 months ago

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare thanks China, refuses to answer questions from Australian press

ABC  

Solomon Islands Prime Minster Manasseh Sogavare has singled out China for special thanks in a speech marking the country's national independence day. Key points: Manasseh Sogavare praises China, while also saying there are "forces of evil" in his country of more than 900 islands He says Beijing has demonstrated itself as a "worthy partner" in just three years Local media …

US officials find China-Solomon Islands security deal 'very troubling', internal emails reveal
2 years, 6 months ago

US officials find China-Solomon Islands security deal 'very troubling', internal emails reveal

ABC  

United States officials described the signing of a security pact between China and Solomon Islands as "very troubling" in internal emails, a freedom of information request has revealed. Key points: In emails, US officials said the deal's signing was "troubling" and "very unfortunate" The West has voiced concerns the deal could open the door for a potential military presence in …

China-Solomon Islands security deal could lead to a 'difficult' situation for Australian troops in Honiara
2 years, 7 months ago

China-Solomon Islands security deal could lead to a 'difficult' situation for Australian troops in Honiara

ABC  

A former Australian diplomat is warning the new Solomon Islands and China security pact could see both Australian and Chinese troops on the ground in the Pacific Nation at the same time. Key points: Australia deployed a peacekeeping force to Honiara after anti-Chinese riots took place in November last year Under the security agreement between Solomon Islands and China, Beijing …

China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons
2 years, 7 months ago

China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

Hindustan Times  

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday arrived in the Solomon Islands at the start of an eight-nation tour amid concerns about Beijing’s rapidly expanding military and economic ambitions in the in the South Pacific region. Solomon Island's Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele and Chief Protocole Walter Diamana escorting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi upon his arrival at the Henderson International …

China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons
2 years, 7 months ago

China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation arrived in the Solomon Islands Thursday at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region. “We are a partner that won’t erode Pacific priorities or Pacific institutions.” Meanwhile, the Media Association of Solomon …

Chinese FM to visit Solomon Islands amid security pact worry
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese FM to visit Solomon Islands amid security pact worry

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Solomon Islands this week in what the South Pacific nation’s leader said was a “milestone” in his country’s relationship with China, amid concerns that their new security pact could allow Chinese military personnel on the islands. Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a one-on-one meeting, expressed concern about China’s …

Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands. China’s envoy to Australia, Xiao Qian, attempted to reassure his host nation in a newspaper opinion piece published Thursday as reports emerged of a planned trip by …

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Solomon Islands, wider Pacific visit likely
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Solomon Islands, wider Pacific visit likely

ABC  

Chinese Foreign Minister and state councillor Wang Yi is likely to make a surprise visit to Solomon Islands in coming weeks, in another sign Beijing is intent on cementing security and commercial ties with the Pacific island nation while Canberra is consumed by the federal election. Key points: Solomon Islands government sources say preparations are underway in Honiara for Mr …

Australia PM to ‘ensure’ no Chinese base on Solomon Islands
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia PM to ‘ensure’ no Chinese base on Solomon Islands

Al Jazeera  

China’s growing clout in the Pacific has become a hot political issue in Australia ahead of May 21 elections. Australia will work with its allies to ensure China does not set up a military base in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged during a heated pre-election debate. Pressed during the Sunday debate on what that red line …

Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands for first time since Pacific nation signed security pact with China
2 years, 8 months ago

Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands for first time since Pacific nation signed security pact with China

ABC  

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met with her Solomon Islands counterpart for the first time since the Pacific nation signed a controversial security pact with China. Key points: Marise Payne met with Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele in Brisbane on Friday night Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the countries agreed Australia remained Solomon Islands' security partner of choice The federal …

Australia seeks friendship with Solomons despite China pact
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia seeks friendship with Solomons despite China pact

The Independent  

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Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Solomon Islands' deal with Beijing is different to past agreements with Pacific nations

ABC  

The new pact between China and Solomon Islands that has sent alarm bells ringing in Australia and the United States is not the first security agreement Beijing has inked with a Pacific nation. Dr Morgan said past partnerships between China and Pacific nations had prompted concerns in Australia, but nothing like the "sky high" response to the recent Solomon Islands …

Australia PM urges calm as Solomons leader cites ‘invasion’ claim
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia PM urges calm as Solomons leader cites ‘invasion’ claim

Al Jazeera  

Tensions have risen since the Solomon Islands signed a security deal with China amid protests by Australia and the US. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a calm response after the leader of the Solomon Islands said he had been threatened with an “invasion”. “That is exactly what I’m doing.” Morrison, who faces federal elections May 21, has …

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