Australia, Solomon Islands

Three Deals in 12 Days: How Australia Is Countering China in the Pacific
In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.
Australia agrees deal to strengthen Solomons police
Australia said Friday it had agreed to boost Solomon Islands' police force with a multi-year funding, training and infrastructure package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.
Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
Australia announced on Friday it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nations
With an Eye on China, Australia Strikes a Deal With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.
Australia signs $190 million security deal with the Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $190 million security agreement with the Solomon Islands. It will see Australia assist in scaling up the size and capability of the Pacific nation’s police force,
Australia strikes US$118 million policing deal with China-friendly Solomon Islands
Australian PM Albanese called the pact a ‘new foundation’ for Canberra’s security ties with Honiara as Beijing’s clout in the Pacific grows.

China, Australia

Australia investigates video purportedly showing national captured by Russian forces in Ukraine
Australia is working to verify the authenticity of a video that purportedly shows one of its nationals captured by Russian ...
China Lifts Four-Year Import Ban on Australian Rock Lobsters
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said China notified Australia on Friday that live rock-lobster trade between the ...
Olympic Champion Zheng Skips United Cup To Focus On Australian Open
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen will not play for Team China at the United Cup as she focuses on her recovery ahead of ...
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China lifts rock lobster ban, bringing end to Australian trade barriers
China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said Friday, demolishing the final barrier in a ...
Australia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China
Australia will provide over $100 million to help the Solomon Islands, which also has security ties with China, expand its ...
Nauru agrees to give Australia veto rights over pacts with third nations including China
Australia announced a multimillion-dollar agreement with Nauru on Monday that gives Canberra a veto right over a range of ...
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Race to build stealthiest submarine: AUKUS’ secret plan could terrify China’s naval power
As China plans to expand its submarine forces, AUKUS is making serious efforts to counter Beijing with new stealthy ...
Australia’s Record-Breaking Stocks Rally Seen Continuing in 2025
Australia’s stock market looks primed for another strong showing in 2025, as the likelihood of easy central bank policy ...