The Solomon Islands has signed a controversial security pact with China, despite efforts by Australia and the US to scupper the deal that could see the Asian giant establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation.China Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin is quoted tonight saying the Solomon Islands security pact has now been signed by the foreign ministers of both countries.The agreement has been confirmed by Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele, who says Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will make a formal announcement in coming days, the ABC reports.
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