Australia Welcomes Solomon Islands’ Decision Not to Allow a Chinese Military Base

Australia welcomed the Solomon Islands’ decision to rule out a Chinese military base on its soil.

The news comes after a recent China–Solomon security pact sent shock waves throughout the West. Many voiced fears that the pact could allow China to establish its military just a thousand miles off the coast of Australia.

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