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.
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 ...
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China lifts rock lobster ban, bringing end to Australian trade barrier
SYDNEY: China has lifted a ban on imports of Australian live rock lobsters, Canberra said on Friday (Dec 20), demolishing the ...
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Australia has not given China $50 million to ‘help their pollution’
China's pollution problems are not the sole target of Australia's contribution to an international climate change fund, ...
Australia to boost police support to Solomon Islands amid competition with China
Australia will provide over $100 million to the Solomon Islands to expand its police force so the Pacific Islands nation, ...
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 ...
Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later ...
Nauru gives Australia a veto right over a range of pacts with other nations including China
Australia has announced a multimillion-dollar agreement with Nauru that gives Australia a veto right over a range of pacts ...
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China Lifts Four-Year Import Ban on Australian Rock Lobsters
China lifted a four-year ban on Australian rock-lobster imports as ties between the U.S. ally and its major trading partner continue to stabilize. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ...
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China's coal imports from Australia rise to highest level since April 2020
China's coal imports from Australia rose to their highest in more than four years in November, customs data showed on Friday, ...
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 ...