China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’

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1. Washington Times

   Solomon Islands leader visits Beijing, highlighting US-China rivalry in South Pacific ↗ (opens Washington Times)

   Published Jul 9, 2023

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

2. WKRN Nashville

   China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on ‘law enforcement and security matters’ ↗ (opens WKRN Nashville)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

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   BEIJING (AP) — The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on “law enforcement and security matters,” in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific isla…

3. CNN

   Solomon Islands signs China policing deal in upgrade of ties ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

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   China and the Solomon Islands on Monday signed a deal on police cooperation as part of an upgrade of their relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” four years after the Pacific nation switched ties from Taiwan to China.

4. NPR

   Solomon Islands signs policing pact with China ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Jul 10, 2023

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   The pact between the two countries is likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island's traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

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