Tag: Military bases
Philippines and US plan biggest ever Balikatan joint op with 17,600...
By Sofia Tomacruz in Manila
The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest Balikatan exercise this year, with 17,600 troops expected to participate...
US issues vague warning ‘to respond’ if China builds military base...
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan in Tumon, Guam
The United States would “respond” if China takes steps to establish a permanent military presence in the Solomon Islands,...
Solomons security shambles, and now it’s time for realism over hype
ANALYSIS: By Terence Wood
A spectre is haunting the Pacific. It is focused on Solomon Islands today, but has eyes everywhere and might pounce...
Sogavare adamant deal with China won’t undermine regional security
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific regional correspondent and Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific journalist
The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his...
Sogavare denies ‘insulting’ claim on Chinese military base for Solomons
By Robert Iroga in Honiara
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has denied allowing the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to establish a military base in the...
Dan McGarry: Want to lead in the Pacific? Try listening first
By Dan McGarry in Port Vila
The average Australian’s conception of Pacific island nations is so limited it makes some of us wonder if they...
PMC’s radio show features Chinese ‘base’ claim, justice and diabetes
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie blasted some of the global coverage of the alleged Chinese military base plans for...
Baseless rumours: why talk of Chinese military base in Vanuatu misses...
BRIEFING: By Dan McGarry in Port Vila
The "news" this week that Vanuatu was to be the site of a Chinese military base caught most...
PNG customary landowners call for ‘fairness’ in defence base inquiry
Landowners make their case at a media conference in Port Moresby. Video: EM TV News
The customary landowners of Papua New Guinea's proposed military base...
