
Asia Pacific Apr 23, 2022
U.S. warns of response to any permanent China military presence in Solomons
The White House's blunt tone indicated the level of U.S. concern that led to the dispatch of top officials to the remote island country.
U.S. warns of response to any permanent China military presence in Solomons
The White House's blunt tone indicated the level of U.S. concern that led to the dispatch of top officials to the remote island country.
Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China
The deal reportedly allows China to dock military ships in the island nation, representing a significant strategic advance in the region for Beijing.
The West forgot about the Pacific Islands. China didn’t.
A crucial World War II battle was fought in the Solomons. It’s now the focus of the latest Pacific power struggle.
Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace
The move has heightened concerns in Canberra about the potential for a Chinese military presence less than 2,000 kilometers away.
Australia begins long road to retraining coal workers for clean energy roles
Clean energy could create more than 38 million jobs worldwide and meeting that demand requires accelerating efforts to retrain the workforce.
U.S. warns on China pact as diplomats head to Solomon Islands
A leaked draft of a security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China sparked fear in the United States and Australia that Beijing will gain a military foothold in the South Pacific.
Washington and Tokyo deny Japan invited to join AUKUS security pact
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied a media report that the U.S., U.K. and Australia are asking Japan to take part in the security pact.
U.S. and Australia pressure Solomon Islands on China military pact
"We have asked Solomon Islands respectfully to consider not signing the agreement and to consult the Pacific family," said Australian Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja.
Australia sends a $7.5 billion cyber signal to China
The target of Canberra's new cybersecurity budget is clear, namely China — and it's also a savvy way to boost the nation's defenses.
Australia's Victoria to spread 2026 Commonwealth Games far and wide
Melbourne, the state capital, hosted the 2006 Games and will stage the 2026 opening ceremony at Melbourne Cricket Ground, but the sports will be spread far and wide.
China is just one of the headaches facing Australia’s next prime minister
The center-right Liberal National coalition government is campaigning for a fourth term in office after grappling with a pandemic and a slew of climate change-related disasters.
U.S., U.K. and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons after China and Russia advances
The move by the AUKUS alliance also left the door open for other partner nations, such as Japan, to potentially work together on defense issues in the future.