Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected on his visit to sign a controversial security deal struck between China and the Solomon Islands that was leaked in March
China's foreign minister is visiting the Solomon Islands this week amid Western fears that Beijing is seeking greater influence in the Pacific.
If agreed, it would allow China to send in police and military personnel to"assist in maintaining social order" and let its warships stop on the islands for"logistical replenishment". It comes after US President Joe Biden met with leaders of the 'Quad' group - Japan, Australia and India.
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