High-ranking officials in charge of Asian policy in the U.S. government visited the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific to directly raise concerns about the security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China, and for the permanent stationing of Chinese troops. He warned that if action was taken, he would take appropriate action.
On the 22nd, Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Kritenbrink, who manages East Asian diplomacy at the NSC = National Security Council of the United States White House, visited the Solomon Islands and met with Prime Minister Sogavale and others.
According to the White House announcement, during the talks, the U.S. side was directly concerned that the security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China could affect the security of the region, including the U.S. and its allies. I told you.
On top of that, he warned that the United States would take appropriate measures if measures were taken to ensure the permanent presence of Chinese troops.
In response, Prime Minister Sogavale emphasized that there would be no establishment of a Chinese military base or long-term stationing.
Meanwhile, the US side has informed Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavale of accelerating the opening of the US embassy and dispatching hospital ships to address local public health issues.
The Biden administration is watching the movement of the Solomon Islands, which is close to its ally Australia, and there is a speculation that it will be tied up by interweaving hard and soft to counter China.