Admiral Beez
Major
US officials heading to Solomons over China pact worries
The U.S. is sending two top officials to the Solomon Islands following a visit by an Australian senator over concerns that China could establish a military presence in the South Pacific island nation
abcnews.go.com
Sometimes I think the US postwar policies went against US longterm interests. First of all, pushing for the end of the British Empire, leading to anti-US regimes in much of the former British colonies, including Nigeria and now possibly the Solomons. Secondly, the US drive to modernize China and to turn it into America's offshore factory has created an powerhouse with strong anti-US leanings, now seeking military power across the world.
If China gets a base in the Solomons their Air Force can be within easy striking distance of Australia.