PM says Solomon Islands developing ties with China ‘seriously’


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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says China has “little” reason to deploy military forces to the Solomon Islands, describing the development as “seriously concerning”. A draft agreement – leaked online – indicated that the Solomon Islands would allow Beijing to send military forces there and visit the ship regularly. Both the New Zealand and Australian governments have expressed concern over the development. “We view such acts as a possible militarization of the region and see little reason in the context of Pacific security for such a need and such presence,” Ardern said. Ardern said during the recent unrest…