The Latest Breaking News from Wang Wenbin

The leader of the self-governing East Asian island condemned violence following the deadly attack against a Taiwanese congregation in California.

NATO military exercises are set to begin near the borders of Russia and Ukraine, while Sweden and Finland ponder membership of the western alliance. Meanwhile, Beijing, which is sympathetic to Moscow, questions NATO's credibility, saying the alliance has outlived its original Cold War purpose.

In response to British foreign secretary’s warning that Beijing must ‘play by the rules’, ministry of foreign affairs says Nato is stirring conflict

Manasseh Sogavare says he wasn’t told about Aukus pact until it was public while Scott Morrison accuses counterpart of parroting China’s lines

Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region

One of Australia's top national security figures denies there was a failure by intelligence agencies to stop a military pact being signed between Solomon Islands and China.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says claims that Beijing intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation are "completely fabricated".

Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's membership in the Group of 20 remains firmly intact

Remarks seen as confirmation that China will stick to stance of not criticising Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Beijing (AFP) - China said Tuesday it has sealed a wide-ranging security pact with the Solomon Islands, an agreement the United States and its regional allies fear could give Beijing a military foothold in the South Pacific.

China and Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation — a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.