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Author: Michael Shoebridge

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has a Chinese-government-proposed text for a security agreement between his country and China, which is apparently being considered by his government.

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Article: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/decision-to-bring-chinas-military-into-the-south-pacific-in-the-hands-of-solomon-islands-pm/
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Author: TVNZ: 1News

The New Zealand Government has gone to Beijing with concerns that China's about to make a military move in the Pacific.

Leaked documents suggest the Solomon Islands has signed a policing and security deal with China that could extend to military and naval involvement.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/25/leaked-agreement-points-to-growing-chinese-influence-in-solomons/
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Author: Molly Swift

The Solomon Islands Government shows no sign of backing down in a statement addressing the security agreement it is negotiating with China.

The statement released on Friday said the country is expanding its security arrangement with more countries, including China.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/the-solomon-islands-show-no-sign-of-backing-down-from-security-deal-with-china.html
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Author: NZDF

Pay at the pump or at the counter? When it comes to a Replenishment at Sea involving thousands of litres of fuel, the process of payment can be complex. Bruce Wooller, Principal Advisor Logistics Engagement at Defence Logistics Command, explains.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/who-pays-for-what/
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Author: Sam Sachdeva

The Government’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been relatively clear and considered so far – but any move from China to support Vladimir Putin would create a suite of new problems to resolve, Sam Sachdeva writes

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Article: https://www.newsroom.co.nz/the-china-question-complicating-nzs-russia-response
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Author: Thomas Manch

New Zealand has spoken out strongly about a possible security deal between China and Solomon Islands.

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said such an arrangement could destabilise the Pacific’s security and would not benefit the region.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128164676/foreign-minister-nanania-mahuta-says-chinasolomon-islands-security-deal-will-not-benefit-nz-or-pacific-neighbours
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Author: Eryk Bagshaw

China and Solomon Islands are set to sign off on a security deal that will see Chinese warships based in the Pacific and shift the balance of power in Australia’s region.

The agreement will give China the power to use its military to protect the safety of Chinese personnel and major projects in Solomon Islands and give Beijing a base for its navy less than 2000 kilometres off Australia’s coast.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/300549709/china-to-sign-first-pacific-security-deal-which-will-give-them-warships-on-australias-doorstep
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The Solomon Islands has signed a policing deal with China and will send a proposal for a broader security agreement covering the military to its cabinet for consideration, an official of the Pacific island nation's government said on Thursday.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/chinese-warships-could-be-stationed-in-pacific-in-major-security-move-ringing-alarm-bells-in-australia.html
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