Australian PM Says Chinese Military Base in Solomons Would Cross ‘Red Line’

Australian PM Says Chinese Military Base in Solomons Would Cross ‘Red Line’
Armadale Class Patrol Boat, HMAS Armidale, sails into the Port of Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands, on Dec. 1, 2021. CPL Brodie Cross/Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands would cross a “red line” for Australia following the recent revelation that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has signed a security deal with the Pacific nation that could open the door for Beijing to station troops and weapons in the region.

Morrison’s comments come after a U.S. delegation, led by Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell, wrapped up a meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, where they engaged in a “substantial discussion” regarding the implications of the deal.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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