Solomon Islands

  • Australia said on Friday (Dec 20) it has agreed to boost Solomon Islands’ police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China. The deal includes A$190 million (US$118 million) in financing over four years and will see the construction of a new police training centre…

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  • A security treaty being drafted by China and the Solomon Islands would see Chinese police and other security forces operating on the Pacific island. The pact is drawing concern among officials in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Government officials on the Solomon Islands said this week that a draft agreement with China has…

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