The Latest Breaking News from Solomon Islands

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor Leader Anthony Albanese faced off in a pay-to-watch debate last night, and experts are warning that China could have a military base in the Solomon Islands within four weeks. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

China has signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands, a tiny state in the Pacific Ocean. The US and Australia are furious and worry that Beijing might want to expand its naval operations. The agreement also means that China's sphere of influence now extends to French territory as the…

Australia's two prime ministerial candidates will go head-to-head in a televised debate tonight.

New Zealand has urged the Solomon Islands to walk away from a security deal signed with China and instead turn to regional partners.

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A secret agreement that expands Chinese influence over Solomon Islands has now been signed. How did it come about, and what does it mean for the region?

The Solomon Islands prime minister has been defending the just-signed pact amid concern from Canberra to Washington.

On Tuesday, China confirmed it had sealed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, which raised concerns over a potential Chinese military presence less than 2,000 km from Australia’s shores.

Sydney (AFP) - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Wednesday his government signed a controversial security pact with China "with our eyes open" but refused to say when it may be published.