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April 25, 2022

Biden Administration Warns Solomon Islands over Military Pact with China
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The Biden administration has threatened the Solomon Islands it will
"respond accordingly" if China develops a military presence in the
Pacific state. Last week the Solomon Islands signed a security deal with
China, sparking criticism from the United States, Australia and New
Zealand. On Friday, the Biden administration sent a delegation to meet
the prime minister of the Solomon Islands. In a statement Friday, the
White House said, "If steps are taken to establish a de facto permanent
military presence, power-projection capabilities, or a military
installation, the delegation noted that the United States would then
have significant concerns and respond accordingly." Australia's Prime
Minister Scott Morrison has also said that a Chinese military base on
Solomon Islands would be a "red line" for Australia.


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