Canberra, June 3, 2026 (AFP) - Solomons PM says to review security pact with China

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2026-06-03

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Wednesday he would be "reviewing" his country's controversial security pact with China. Solomon Islands struck a secret security deal with China in 2022 that rattled Canberra and Washington and opened the door to Chinese police in the South Pacific. "I have been praying and fasting about it, but of course you know cabinet will need to have a look at these things," Wale said in Canberra, adding: "We......

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