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Solomon Islands

Wednesday, July 06

Door is still open: Marles sees meeting as first step to diplomatic thaw

Australia is open to further diplomatic meetings with China, with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles indicating the door was still open to more discussions.

It's all about China: PM races to maintain Pacific influence with aid, security

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants Australia to be the main security partner for Pacific nations, amid revelations China wants to broker deals that would see it train local law enforcement agencies across the region.

Australia has moved quickly to step in as Pacific policeman in strife-torn Solomon Islands. [Job Rongo'au Fudo/ZFM Radio via AFP]

Why Australia has been so quick to step in as policeman of the Pacific

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the whole point of sending a small peacekeeping force to the Solomon Islands is to provide stability and security.