China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says claims that Beijing intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation are 'completely fabricated'.
Beijing has dismissed speculation it intends to build a military base on Solomon Islands after signing a security agreement with the Pacific nation.Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the military base claims were "completely fabricated"
Scott Morrison has said Beijing building a military base in Solomon Islands was a "red line" for Australia A draft of the agreement, which was leaked online last month, said Chinese warships could stop in Solomon Islands for logistical replenishment and that China could send police and armed forces there "to assist in maintaining social order".
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