Solomon Islands-China pact is worst policy failure in Pacific since 1945, Labor says

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Penny Wong accuses Coalition of mishandling situation, raising concerns of a potential Chinese military presence in South Pacific

Labor has lashed the Coalition in the wake of the newly signed security agreement between China and Solomon Islands, branding it “the worstThe Coalition government sounded the alarm over the deal, arguing the pact has been negotiated in secret and could “undermine stability in our region”.

 

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I don’t know why anyone cares. Everyone keeps telling me that sovereign countries are free to choose their own destiny these days, and align with anyone they please - no matter what their neighbours think.

A pact with the devil.

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