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China, Solomon Islands elevate ‘strategic’ ties

The agreement signals a strategic win for China as competition with the US for influence over Pacific nations heats up.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands leader visits Beijing, highlighting US-China rivalry in South Pacific

Leaders of the Solomon Islands and China have promised to expand relations that have fueled unease in Washington and Australia about Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

Visit by Solomon Islands leader to Beijing underscores rising China-US rivalry in South Pacific

The leader of the Solomon Islands will visit China next week, highlighting the accelerating contest between Beijing and Washington for influence in the South Pacific

The Independent UK

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Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Defence Minister Richard Marles has offered an extension of Australian forces in the Solomon Islands to help maintain regional security.

AAP

Political survival is the real contest in Solomon Islands as Sogavare prepares for Pacific Games

After the PM postponed elections to 2024 due to the cost of the upcoming Games, Honiara looks to China and Australia for funding and security support

The Guardian - AU

Defence minister heading to Solomon Islands for talks

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will meet with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare when he visits Honiara this week.

AAP

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU

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Solomons PM joins Pacific push for NZ visa waiver access

With more than half NZ's rejected visitor visa applications coming from just nine Pacific nations, Manasseh Sogavare made his plea to visiting NZ MPs – the start of a flood of nations competing to prove their credentials in the region.

Newsroom.co.nz

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

ABC News

Chinese state company wins contract to redevelop Solomon Islands port, prompting cautious response

Samoa’s prime minister says port ‘might morph into something else’ and suggests Pacific countries may have to monitor situation

The Guardian - AU

Hayashi meets with Solomon Islands prime minister

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare confirmed during Hayashi's visit to the Pacific island nation that they would enhance their cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Samoan prime minister says she understands Australia's push to obtain nuclear-powered submarines at Lowy Institute

Samoa's prime minister speaks about Australia's deepening political engagement with Pacific Island nations at Lowy Institute.

ABC News

Japan discusses security in first foreign minister visit to Solomon Islands

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi discussed global security and China's presence in the Pacific with the leader of the Solomon Islands on Sunday, in what was the first visit by a Japanese foreign minister to the island state.

Reuters

China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

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Solomon Islands police tear gas supporters of ousted pro-Taiwan provincial premier after no-confidence vote

Police in the Solomon Islands town of Auki fire tear gas on dozens of protesters after a prominent provincial leader loses a controversial no-confidence vote.

Reuters

Solomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China

A vocal critic of China and leader of the most populous province in the Solomon Islands has been removed from office after a no-confidence vote by the provincial legislature on Tuesday, Australian state broadcaster ABC reported.

ABC News

China to gift water cannon trucks, vehicles to Solomon Islands police days after Australian donation

At a special ceremony in Honiara, the Chinese ambassador will give two water cannon trucks and a number of vehicles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force as competition between Australia and China intensifies.

ABC News

Australian Federal Police gives Solomon Islands police semi-automatic rifles, vehicles

Australia donates rifles and police vehicles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Forces ahead of the Pacific Games, but the country's opposition leader criticised the donation, saying Australia did it to stop China's influence.

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Solomons PM 'can't be trusted on China'

Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare is trying to maintain close ties with Australia but is ultimately reliant on Beijing, a leading security experts says.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands PM says foreign military sites ‘never’ allowed

Manasseh Sogavare said he would not do anything that undermines national security or jeopardises regional stability.

The Independent UK

Solomon Islands leader rules out China base in his country

The Solomon Islands prime minister has assured Australia that he would not “endanger his country” by allowing China to establish a naval base in the South Pacific

Reuters

Solomon Islands PM says he won't jeopardise Pacific security

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told his Australian counterpart on Thursday he would not do anything that undermined Pacific security and would not allow military bases in his country under a security deal with China, media reported.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese meets Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Canberra

Mr Sogavare says Solomon Islands and Australia are proud members of the Pacific family that share a deep and enduring history.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese meets Solomons PM – as it happened

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming to Australia. What should we expect from his visit?

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will arrive in Australia on October 6 for talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What should we expect from his visit?

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