US won ’t rule out military action if China establishes base in Solomon Islands
Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink warns security pact presents ‘potential regional security implications’ #danielkritenbrink #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why a tiny Pacific nation ’s China deal is getting global attention
The U.S. and its allies say Beijing’s security pact with the Solomon Islands could threaten stability in the strategically important region. #allies #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

US warns Solomon Islands against China military base as Australian MPs trade blame
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg refuses to say when Australia first knew of pact between Solomon Islands and China #joshfrydenberg #solomonislands #mps (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fix poverty first to counter China, Solomon Islanders tell West
Tiny Pacific nation’s underdevelopment leaves it open to influence by bigger powers, local figures say. #westtinypacific #solomonislanders (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomon Islands sign security pact with China, alarming US, Australia over South Pacific threat
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Wednesday that the government had signed a security agreement with China the day before, raising concerns among Western nations. ... #solomonislands #papuanewguinea #kurtcampbell #manassehsogavare #indopacific #southpacific #pacificaffairs #primeminister #governmentofficials #securityagreement (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why is the Solomon Islands-China security pact causing alarm?
The Solomon Islands prime minister has been defending the just-signed pact amid concern from Canberra to Washington. #solomonislands #primeminister (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

China says it signs security pact with Solomon Islands
China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move set to heighten the concerns of the United States and allies Australia and New Zealand about growing Chinese... #newzealand #allies #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Senior U.S. officials to visit the Solomon Islands amid China security concerns
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell and the State Department's top official for Asia will travel this week to the Solomon Islands, the White House said on Monday, amid concerns that... #pacificisland #statedepartment #indopacific #solomonislands #kurtcampbell (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomon Islands won't allow Chinese military base, says PM's office
Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing. #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomon Islands says won't allow Chinese military base and knows 'ramification'
Amid a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing. A day after... #solomonislands #manassehsogavare (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomon Islands leader defends possible China security deal, calls backlash 'very insulting'
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on Tuesday defended the country's possible security deal with China, hitting back at critics and calling their protests "very insulting." #primeminister #securitydeal #protests #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Zealand's Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'
New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister... #jacindaardern #militarization #newzealand #solomonislands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

China and Solomon Islands Draft Secret Security Pact, Raising Alarm in the Pacific
SYDNEY — A leaked document has revealed that China and the Solomon Islands are close to signing a security agreement that could open the door to Chinese troops and naval warships flowing into a... #securityagreement #pacificisland #raisingalarm #solomonislands #worldwarii (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomon Islands reassures an anxious Australia as it works on a China security deal
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Solomons confirms security talks with China; Australia and NZ concerned
The Solomon Islands confirmed on Friday it was creating a partnership with China to tackle security threats and ensure a safe environment for investment as it diversifies security relations. #thesolomonislands #securitytalks #solomonislands #solomons (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news