Solomon Islands won't release security pact with China because of non
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has stated he cannot release a security pact with China due to a non-disclosure clause. Wale is simultaneously negotiating a new treaty with Australia, seeking visa-free access for his citizens.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the strategic competition between China and Western powers for influence in the Pacific Islands.
Matthew Wale says his hands are tied and he cannot release his country s security deal with China publicly. ( ABC News: Chrisnrita Aumanu-Leong )
The article reports on the Prime Minister's statements and the legal constraints of the agreement without taking a side.
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