Solomon Islands defends China police pact

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 15, 2023 12:39 am

SYDNEY: Solomon Islands said Friday that its policing pact with China posed no 'threat' to the Pacific, rebuking Western powers who raised fears the deal could inflame regional tensions.

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a raft of deals during a trip to China this week, including an agreement allowing Beijing to extend its police presence in the developing Pacific nation until 2025.

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