Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected the possibility of meeting with China’s ambassador Xiao Qian, a move he said would be a sign of “weakness.” Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Morrison described his decision as “an entirely proportional response” after Beijing “completely blocked any minister-to-minister dialogue.” “That would be a demonstration of weakness and…
Australian PM Rejects Diplomacy With Beijing, Concerned About China-Solomon Islands Security Pact
March 27, 2022
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Beijing Military Deal Could Spur Solomons’ PM To Tighten Hold Over Country: Expert
March 25, 2022
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Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could engineer a “false flag” event to tighten control over the Solomon Islands after his government entered a secret security deal with Beijing that could pave the way for Chinese troops to be stationed on the Island, according to a South Pacific expert. The agreement, if carried through, would establish a…
Beijing Military Deal Could Spur Solomons’ PM To Tighten Grip on Power: Expert
March 25, 2022
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Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could engineer a “false flag” event to tighten control over the Solomon Islands after his government entered a secret security deal with Beijing that could pave the way for Chinese troops to be stationed on the Island, according to a South Pacific expert. The agreement, if carried through, would establish a…
New Beijing-Solomons Deal to Put Chinese Weaponry Within Striking Distance of Australia
March 24, 2022
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A leaked draft security agreement between Beijing and the Solomon Islands’ will allow Chinese forces to be deployed to the Pacific nation to “protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands,” putting People’s Liberation Army forces within 1,700 kilometres of Australia’s northern city of Cairns. The “Framework Agreement Between the Government…
Battleground: US, China Compete for the Pacific Islands—With Cleo Paskal
March 22, 2022
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While America is busy elsewhere, China is trying to win over the island nations in the Pacific. From the Solomon Islands to Fiji, these key strategic locations matter. Landing strips, ports, and possible missile sites are what China seeks. Can American diplomacy wrestle with China on economic, political, and diplomatic fronts to win influence? Join…
Solomon Islands Govt Turns to Beijing Amid Ongoing Domestic Tensions
Beijing has confirmed it will send a police advisory team to the Solomon Islands, along with emergency riot equipment for police after the Solomon Islands government requested aid from the Chinese regime. Spokesperson for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Zhao Lijian said on Dec. 23 that the personnel and the supplies would arrive in the Solomon…
Will the US-China Rivalry Fuel Corruption in Poorer Nations?
December 5, 2021
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Commentary During the Cold War the leadership of developing countries—or the third world—used the rivalry between the West and the Soviets to enrich themselves. Both the Soviets and the West poured billions into badly governed developing countries in the form of aid and sometimes military assistance. An incredible misuse of global resources resulted from this….
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