China and the Solomon Islands have signed a security agreement thought to allow for the dispatch of Chinese troops to the archipelago and for Chinese ships to make port calls in the country. This could lead to a Chinese military presence in the South Pacific.
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China's Solomon Islands deal risks militarizing South Pacific
Archipelago is key transportation hub for U.S. and Japanese vessels
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, shakes hands with Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele at a ceremony in Beijing to mark the establishment of diplomatic ties in September 2019. © Reuters
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