Chinese Foreign Minister Receives Red Carpet Welcome in Honiara, Solomon Islands

Chinese Foreign Minister Receives Red Carpet Welcome in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Map of Australia's immediate neighbors in the western Pacific Ocean. College of Asia and the Pacific/ANU/CartoGIS Services [CC BY-SA 4.0]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara on May 26 where he will meet with the Pacific nation’s leadership for a two-day visit.

Beijing is expected to sign-off on a contentious security deal with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that will open the door for Chinese People’s Liberation Army to station troops, weapons, and naval ships in the region.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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