The Solomon Islands in the South Pacific and China have announced that they have agreed to conclude a security agreement between the two countries.
It has also been pointed out that it will lead to the expansion of China's influence in the South Pacific region, and it is expected that the opposition from neighboring countries will increase.
The Solomon Islands and the Chinese government announced on the 31st that they have agreed to conclude a security agreement between the two countries.
The details of the agreement have not been revealed, but according to the draft agreement reported by the Australian media so far, the Solomon Islands have asked China to send troops and police, and Chinese vessels have visited the Solomon Islands. It means that it is included that you can replenish it.
The Solomon Islands have deepened their ties with China in recent years, including breaking diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 2019 and establishing diplomatic relations with China.
Australian media pointed out that the deal would lead to China's growing military influence in the South Pacific, and last month Australian and New Zealand ministers expressed concern one after another.
If the agreement is officially signed in the future, it is expected that the opposition from neighboring countries will further increase.
Meanwhile, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on the 31st, with Australia and New Zealand in mind, "The island nation of the Pacific is not a place to bargain with great powers. The scheme will never succeed, "he said.