China's ambassador to Solomon Islands Li Ming (left) and Solomon Islands diplomat Colin Beck agree to the security treaty between the two countries. (Supplied: Chinese Embassy Solomon Islands)
Revelations 6:3-4 “when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword.
Important Takeaways:
- China and Solomon Islands sign security pact, Beijing says it is ‘not directed at any third party’ amid Pacific influence fears
- The agreement will see Beijing helping Honiara with issues including social order and national security
- The US has warned the pact could lead to a Chinese military presence in Solomon Islands
- Australia’s Minister for the Pacific travelled to Honiara last week in an unsuccessful bid to stop the deal
- “We are concerned about the lack of transparency with which this agreement has been developed, noting its potential to undermine stability in our region,” the ministers said.
- “We continue to seek further clarity on the terms of the agreement, and its consequences for the Pacific region.
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