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Massive alarm bells are going off in Australia, as leaked documents have revealed that China is inking a deal with Solomon Islands for setting up a Chinese military/naval base there, off Australia's eastern coast.
That's quite a major flanking maneuver to outflank the Australian and US naval forces.
Basically, this looks like Guadalcanal from WW2 - like we're seeing a repeat of WW2 Japan's military strategic moves to particular islands across the Pacific. So we've seen this shit before, and should be able to remember what the next moves will be.
Bah - no big deal - should be a piece of cake to handle with Neville Biden in charge. Vice-Commander Kamala should be able to handle this as effectively as she handled the southern border.
That's quite a major flanking maneuver to outflank the Australian and US naval forces.
Basically, this looks like Guadalcanal from WW2 - like we're seeing a repeat of WW2 Japan's military strategic moves to particular islands across the Pacific. So we've seen this shit before, and should be able to remember what the next moves will be.
Bah - no big deal - should be a piece of cake to handle with Neville Biden in charge. Vice-Commander Kamala should be able to handle this as effectively as she handled the southern border.
In Australia's Backyard - China Inks Pact With Solomon Islands To Set Up A Possible 'Military Base' In The Region?
The Solomon Island government’s confirmation on the security deal with China has alarmed both Australia and New Zealand who see it as a move for the superpower to get a strong foothold in their backyard. “The government is working to sign off and implement several development frameworks with...
eurasiantimes.com
In Australia’s Backyard – China Inks Pact With Solomon Islands To Set Up A Possible Military Base In The Region
The Solomon Island government’s confirmation on the security deal with China has alarmed both Australia and New Zealand who see it as a move for the superpower to get a strong foothold in their backyard.
“The government is working to sign off and implement several development frameworks with China to further create a secure and safe environment for local and foreign investments,” read the statement from the office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The government issued the statement after the deal’s draft was circulating on social media.
Chinese Military Base in Solomon Islands Would Be 'red Line' for Australia, Expert Warns
A major Chinese military presence in the South Pacific - flagged in a draft security deal between China and the Solomon Islands - would represent a "red line" for Australia, a security expert has warned.
Jonathan Pryke, of the Lowy Institute think-tank in Sydney, told nine.com.au any deal between Honiara and Beijing that enabled Chinese warships to be based in the region would be a major shift in the balance of power.
"That would be a red line for Australia in the Pacific ... and it would be a phenomenal change in the way we see our national security," Dr Pryke said.
Asia Minute: Is China moving toward a naval base in the Solomon Islands?
China and the Solomon Islands are working on a security agreement — and a draft version that has leaked is raising alarms elsewhere in the Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Asia Minute: Is China moving toward a naval base in the Solomon Islands?
China and the Solomon Islands are working on a security agreement — and a draft version that has leaked is raising alarms elsewhere in the Pacific.
Australia’s Trade Minister says developments involving China and the Solomon Islands are “deeply concerning.”
The two countries are negotiating a security agreement — and a draft version that has emerged on social media appears to allow China the chance to base warships in the country.