The White House issues a stern warning for Solomon Islands leaders not to allow China to establish a military presence in the region, in the stoush a former diplomat has labelled the first act in 'a multi-part play'.
One of Joe Biden's top advisers has urged Solomon Islands not to allow a Chinese military base in the country, warning the United States would "respond accordingly" to any steps in that direction.Senior US officials have been visiting Honiara after a security pact was signed by Solomon Islands and China this week
Former diplomat James Carouso says the stoush shows the US decision to close its embassy in Honiara 30 years ago was a mistake It comes as a former senior American diplomat criticised the decision to close the embassy almost 30 years ago, suggesting the US had sought to "outsource" its relationships in the region.
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