China foreign minister arrives in Solomon Islands amid security deal

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation arrive in Solomon Islands. Visit comes amid growing concerns about Beijing's military and financial ambitions. Australia scrambling to counter the move by sending its own Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Fiji. Wang hoping to strike a deal with 10 small Pacific nations during his visit.

1 month ago·Beijing, China

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Times of India

China says 'no intention' to build Solomons military base

China News: HONIARA: China has "no intention at all" to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, foreign minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculati.

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

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abc News

China's foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation have arrived in the Solomon Islands at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region

1 month ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

Wang Yi ’s week-long tour, part of China’s new push to expand influence in the region, is being carefully tracked by regional powers Australia and New Zealand

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

China's foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation have arrived in the Solomon Islands at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military

1 month ago·United States

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ABC Australia

Penny Wong says Australia 'neglected' Pacific on climate change, China denies it wants Solomons military base

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in Solomon Islands, while Australia's Foreign Minister vows to listen to the Pacific on climate action in Fiji.

1 month ago·Australia

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KIFI

China's foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons - Local News 8

By NICK PERRY Associated PressWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation arrived in the Solomon Islands Thursday at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region.Australia was scrambling to counter the move by sending its own Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Fiji to shore up support in the Pacific. Wong …

1 month ago

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