Chinese military base in Solomon Islands would be 'red line' for Australia,

FEDERAL ELECTION 2022 - AUSTRALIA VOTES Scott Morrison says Chinese military base in Solomon Islands would be 'red line' for Australia,

 US US delegation warns Solomon Islands against Chinese military presence #World#US#China#Asia Saturday, April 23

A senior US delegation has visited the Solomon Islands and warned of responses if the Pacific island nation allows China to establish a permanent military presence.

 

It also said the US would "respond accordingly" if steps were taken for China to establish a de facto permanent military presence in the Solomon Islands.