
Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 19, 2022
Solomons leader tells Australia his country will not host Chinese military base
by Sybilla Gross
The comments have helped to assuage concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific region.
Solomons leader tells Australia his country will not host Chinese military base
The comments have helped to assuage concerns about Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific region.
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