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U.S. warns of response to any permanent China military presence in Solomons

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.

Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China

National Apr 22, 2022

Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China

by Will Fee and Chris Russell

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.

Commentary / World Apr 20, 2022

The West forgot about the Pacific Islands. China didn’t.

by Ruth Pollard

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

Asia Pacific Apr 20, 2022

Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace

by Kirsty Needham and Lucy Craymer

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

Business / Tech Apr 19, 2022

Australia begins long road to retraining coal workers for clean energy roles

by Georgina Mckay

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

World Apr 19, 2022

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

National Apr 14, 2022

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

World Apr 13, 2022

U.S. and Australia pressure Solomon Islands on China military pact

by Ben Westcott

"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

Commentary / World Apr 13, 2022

Australia sends a $7.5 billion cyber signal to China

by Tim Culpan

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

More Sports Apr 12, 2022

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

Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 11, 2022

China is just one of the headaches facing Australia’s next prime minister

by Ben Westcott

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

Asia Pacific Apr 6, 2022

U.S., U.K. and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons after China and Russia advances

by Jesse Johnson

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.

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