Published: April 05, 2022
China and Solomon Islands are preparing to sign a historic security agreement that could be a stepping stone to a future Chinese naval base, less than 2,000km from Australia’s east coast.
Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to defence correspondent Daniel Hurst about China’s growing influence with Pacific island countries, and why Australian politicians and security experts are concerned about this deal
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